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The Benefits Of Cornea Donation

By Mitzi Fitzgerald


Each and every living being is subjected to death. The saying that no one is immortal justifies the significance of this fact. Cornea donation is a practice only possible after the demise of an individual. It makes more sense especially when performed after the death of the donor, as they have no longer value for their body parts.

Offering to donate a part of your eyes is not a big deal. It only calls for one to get into terms with an eye bank and sign a consent form. It is advisable that the donor signs an agreement form before his or her death without coercing with any one. One has to give a confirmation that this was his will and that no one was involved in influencing the decision apart from one self. Ones you get into such an agreement, it is worth informing the family members and relatives to avoid future confusions.

A cornea is a very crucial component of the eye. It forms the most basic part of the eye that is worth a transplant. When injured or damaged, its value decreases and it becomes less useful. This however does not remain an implication for those willing to donate their corneas to take care of their eyes. Even the others need the care. Well cared for corneas ensure that the recipients reap maximum benefit from the transplant.

Corneal blindness is a common disorder that has affected a large number of the population all over the world. It usually results from the cornea getting damaged and thus leading to poor sight. Offering to help just a single person after death can be no a mean feat. It is bound to transforming the life of such a victim to the better.

The fact that donation is open for all allows people of different age, sex and races a chance to participate. It only requires one to have signed a consent stating his or her authorization for the practice. In the case where minors are involved, their parents take charge and signs on their behalf. It is crucial to ensure that the consent has been provided to the deceased before death of the donor.

Cornea donation is open for everyone and is offered at no charge. The costs of performing these exercise is catered for the eye bank with which the person donating entered into consent with. Unethical businessmen who may have the intention of fleecing the relatives of the donor should thus be taken note of and sued.

A will is not the best avenue to include the desire to donate such an organ. This is in relation to the time it takes to execute the terms of a will. Since the transplant is supposed to take place immediately after death occurs, a will remains irrelevant.

Cornea donation calls for one to make a firm decision prior to death. It is a good idea to take to. Despite the situations involved, it is bound to making better the life of someone.




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