Hassan: There has been a significant increase in the number of people who promised their eyes to donations in Hassan, especially after the death of the Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar.
According to the authorities, the registration of eye donors has increased by 10 times in the Eye Bank at the Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, which was formed in 2016.
Previously, there was no appropriate awareness to the public regarding eye donations.
Now Puneeet’s eye donation has created more awareness.
“In the current academic year, from April to October almost 80 people promised their eyes to donations.
After the death of Puneet on October 29, around 800 people have promised their eyes in the last 2 months,” said Dr.
Shridhar, a responsible bank, “he.” At the average, 1.5 lakh eyes are needed every year in India but only 25% of requests are fulfilled every year.
If registration increases in this way, we can fulfill demand throughout our country, “he said.” The eye cornea usually has five layers.
Four layers of cornea puneeth are implanted in four individuals.
Those who suffer from eye cancer, blood cancer, every viral disease, those who are bitten by a dog or snake, anyone who is immersed in water or parents.
Not eligible to donate eyes.
“Usually family members do not inform the death of those who have registered to contribute or they oppose the removal of the eye after death.
In general, we used to collect two eyes and now has increased to eight,” he added.
“In the last two months, 812 people have been Promised to contribute their eyes, “Dho said Dr.
Km with Sathish.