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Awareness about eye donation was created at Chinmaya Mission


TMI Correspondent
Port Blair on Sept 13: This awareness program was organized as part of the 38th National Eye Donation Fortnight, which took place from August 25th to September 8th, 2023. The program was organized by the National Programme for Control of Blindness & Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI), Directorate of Health Services, UT Health Mission A&N Administration, and it was held in the conference hall of Chinmaya Mission on September 3rd, 2023.
Speaking on the occasion, Swami Shuddananda Saraswati (Guruji) recalled the importance of eyes in every living being's life by explaining the meaning of "Sarvendriyanam Nayanam Pradhanam." He further informed the gathering that in the Sanatana Dharma, there are no restrictions on the donation of eyes after life. He said that if a sighted person could help a blind person see the world through their eyes, even after their own life, it would be among the most precious contributions to humanity.
Ophthalmologist Abhisha from NPCB&VI explained the structure of the cornea in the eyes and the procedure for eye donation. To dispel myths, she clarified that only the cornea needs to be collected to restore vision to a blind person, and there is no need to remove the entire eyeball. She emphasized that from each deceased person who donates their eyes, two blind individuals could regain their vision. She also highlighted that due to delays in reporting, the deceased body may become ineligible for cornea collection, as this procedure must be performed within four hours after the donor's death. The process of removing the cornea takes only ten to fifteen minutes and is performed by doctors, with minimal risk of bleeding.
Furthermore, she provided guidance to the gathering on how to care for their eyes, including dos and don'ts. In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, only one person's eyes have been successfully collected so far, and through those eyes, two blind people have regained their sight in the past decade. She urged people to participate in this noble cause by donating their eyes.
Shri Manohar Singh, President of Chinmaya Vaniprasth Sansthan, urged the gathering to take good care of their eyes, especially in this digital era, as people of all age groups are spending a significant amount of time staring at mobile screens, which could lead to early eye-related issues. He concluded the program by proposing a vote of thanks.

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