Are there religious objections to cornea/eye donation?
No. Donation is an opportunity to help restore someone’s sight. Cornea/eye donations are consistent with the belief’s and attitudes of major religions. Is there a fee charged for donation? No. It is illegal to buy or sell corneas/eyes. Any costs associated with the procurement are absorbed by the eye bank. Will donating cause a delay with the funeral arrangements? No. Cornea/eye donation is performed within hours of death. Families may proceed with funeral arrangements, including a viewing if desired. What happens if the corneas are not suitable for transplant? Donors and corneas are carefully evaluated. Corneas determined to be unsuitable for transplant may be used for medical research and education if the family gives permission. How do research and education benefit from eye donation? Research on glaucoma, retinal disease, eye complications of diabetes and other sight disorders helps to advance the discovery of the cause and effects of these conditions. This then leads to new treatm
