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What conditions render cornea unfit for donation ?

April 26, 2017Conditions cornea donation render unfit

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What conditions render cornea unfit for donation ?

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Cornea of persons suffering from AIDS, tetanus, rabies, hepatitis, septicemia and viral diseases are considered unfit for donation. How quickly should eyes be removed after death ? The eyes should be removed from the donor and sent to the processing center as soon as possible to avoid deterioration of the cornea. The ideal time frame is 3-4 hours from the ‘time of death to the cornea preservation centre’.