The myth
“Eye donation disfigures the face.”
The truth
Only the thin corneal tissue is retrieved by trained staff. There is no visible change, and the face is treated with complete dignity.
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How it works
Cornea donation is one of the simplest, most respectful gifts a family can give. Here is exactly what happens — and what does not.
Setting the record straight
“Eye donation disfigures the face.”
Only the thin corneal tissue is retrieved by trained staff. There is no visible change, and the face is treated with complete dignity.
“It delays the funeral or rituals.”
Retrieval takes only minutes and is scheduled around the family. Funerals and last rites proceed normally.
“The family has to pay.”
Never. Retrieval, transport, and coordination are entirely free. No one pays to donate or to receive.
“My religion does not permit it.”
Major faiths regard giving sight as an act of compassion. We honour every family's beliefs and customs.
“I am too old to donate.”
There is no upper age limit. Suitability is assessed at the time — age alone rarely disqualifies a donor.
“The whole eye is taken.”
In most cases only the cornea — a small, clear layer — is needed. One donor can restore sight to two people.
Humanity with legal integrity
Informed, witnessed consent is recorded before anything proceeds — in the family's own language.
In accident cases, postmortem compatibility and police permissions are secured before retrieval.
An independent ethics board oversees protocol adherence, allocation fairness, and documentation.
Every action is logged in an auditable chain of custody, retained per medical law and published in summary.