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What is Eye Donation?

Eye Donation is an act of charity purely for the benefit of the society and is totally voluntary. Eye Donation is done after death. The eye donation of the deceased can be authorized by the next of kith & kin even if the deceased did not pledge his / her eyes before death.The front clear and transparent tissue of the eye called the cornea can be used to restore vision to corneal blind persons. The other portions of the eye are also used for research & training purposes.

How can one donate eyes?

Eyes are removed only after death. A person wishing to donate eyes should make close family members aware of their intentions. After death of the person it is the family members who can inform the nearest eye bank to fulfill the wishes of the deceased r authorize removal of the eyes if somebody from an eye bank approaches the family.Anybody of any age can donate eyes. Even if the deceased has medical history of hypertension, diabetes, asthma, tuberculosis etc., even spectacle wearers and people who have undergone cataract operation can donate eyes.

What precautions are to be taken?

Switch off fans and switch on Air Conditioner (if available). Raise the head with a pillow. Place wet clean cloth over the closed eye lids. Please ensure that the eye lids are properly closed. Keep a copy of the death certificate ready (if available). The eye bank team which would have a trained technician or a registered medical practitioner would remove the eyes after taking consent on a printed from and also take a blood sample.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

It is the most common eye disorder among diabetics. It occurs when blood vessels in the retina swell and leak fluid. In some cases, abnormal new blood vessels may grow and block your vision. The condition is the leading cause of blindness among adults.

Many diabetics have a condition called Non-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. It’s an early form of diabetic retinopathy. When you have high blood glucose and high blood pressure for an extended period, it can damage the blood vessels in your retina.

Damaged blood vessels in the retina can leak fluid and blood. In the early stages, it may not affect your vision. If your retina doesn’t receive enough blood, you may have blurred vision or see dark spots. As the condition worsens, the retina can become swollen and cause vision loss.

When left untreated, patients can develop proliferative diabetic Retinopathy. Proliferative diabetic Retinopathy occurs when blood vessels in the retina can no longer function. In response, the retina grows new blood vessels. These new blood vessels may blur or block your vision. The new blood vessels are weak and can’t supply the retina with enough blood. Eventually, the retina may detach from the eye. This can result in permanent blindness.

If you have diabetes, schedule regular eye exams to ensure that your eyes are healthy.An ophthalmologist can determine if you have diabetic Retinopathy through a comprehensive eye exam.

Treatment cannot cure diabetic Retinopathy, but it can slow the progression of the disease. Without treatment, you may develop severe diabetic Retinopathy and permanently lose your vision.Laser surgery is an option for some patients. It is mainly used to prevent future vision loss. It can shrink abnormal blood vessels and reduce inflammation. Laser surgery is an outpatient procedure performed with a local anesthetic.Our ophthalmologist may also recommend a more intensive surgical procedure called a Vitrectomy. The procedure removes blood and scar tissue from your eye. It may prevent further bleeding and help your retina return to the appropriate location. .

How To Use Eye Drops

Wash your hands and sit or stand in front of a mirror.
Take off the top of the bottle..
Bend your head backwards and gently pull your lower eyelid down..
Hold the dropper above one eye. Squeeze one drop into the pocket formed by gently pulling down the lower eyelid. Try not to touch your eye, eyelashes, or anything else with the dropper tip in order to keep it clean..
Let go of the eyelid and keep the eye closed for as long as possible (2-3 minutes at least) after application of the eye drop, with your head tilted down towards the floor..

The Underrated Threat Dry Eye & Meibomian Gland Disorder

Our eyes have 3 outer layers - the outermost oily layer of lipids, the aqueous layer in the middle and the cornea. The outermost lipid layer prevents rapid evaporation of the water in the eyes, keeping them moist, dirt-free and protected from allergens.

Due to air pollution, there has been a reduction in the daily average blink rate by over 60% worldwide, due to increased computer usage, smoking, changes in hormonal levels in women during menopause, and regular usage of contact lens - degrading the outer layer due to blocked Meibomian Glands in our eyelids that produce these lipids.

What is an Eye Emergency?

Seek emergency care if you believe your eyesight is in jeopardy, if you are in severe pain, or if you have any of the following symptoms:

Sudden vision loss
Pain in or around the eye redness accompanied by pain in the eye
Halos (colored circles around lights)
New floaters (spots, strings, cobwebs, or shadows before the eyes)
Bulging of the eye or swelling of eye tissues
Flashes or streaks of light
Double vision
Sudden crossed, turned or "wandering” eye
Discharge, crusting or excessive tearing
Eyelids stuck together, especially upon awakening
Sudden blurring of vision that persists

What kinds of problems are seen in the Nelivigi Eye Emergency Department ?

The Nelivigi Eye Emergency Department has seen many types of serious eye injuries and conditions, such as:

Eye infections
Cuts (lacerations) to the eye from car accidents
Adverse reactions to contact lenses (i.e., contacts that have become "stuck” to the eye)
Sports-related eye injuries
Eye pain and vision disturbances caused by chemical exposure
Foreign particles in the eye such as small pieces of glass or metal

If I have an eye injury, can I drive myself to the hospital ?

It is important that if you have a severe eye problem, do not try to drive yourself anywhere. If you need to go to the hospital, have a family member or friend come with you, or if necessary, call for an ambulance or take a cab. Even if you can see well enough to drive to the hospital, the emergency department physician may use drops that affect your vision and which will prevent you from driving home from the hospital.

Don’t Take Your Eyesight for Granted !

Never guess about the severity of an eye injury. Seek medical attention as soon as possible following an injury, particularly if you have pain in the eye, blurred vision, loss of vision or loss of field of vision.

Types of Eye Injuries

The following types of eye injury may require treatment

Corneal Abrasions: A scratch to the cornea (the surface of the eyeball) often caused by toys, fingernails, contact lenses, or foreign bodies in the eye such as dirt, pebbles, insects.

Chemical Burns: Household cleaning agents are a common cause of this type of eye injury and can result in loss of vision if not treated promptly.

Fractures of the Orbit:When one or more bones surrounding the eye are broken.

Black Eye: An injury to the eye that causes tissue around the eye to become bruised. An ophthalmologist should examine the eye closely to make sure there is no damage to the actual eye itself.

Hyphema: Bleeding inside the eye in front of the pupil.

Ruptured Globe: : Eyeball surface is cut.

Signs and Symptoms of an Eye Injury?

Eye pain
Vision changes
Changes in the shape of the iris or pupil
Eyelid color changes

First Aid Tips for Eye Injuries

Even a minor eye injury can cause serious, lifelong eye damage. For example, bleeding within the eye, caused by an eye injury, can cause glaucoma later in life. Eye injuries can cause loss of vision, or complete loss of an eye. Listed below is information about first aid treatment in the event of an eye injury.

Specks in the Eye

Do not rub the eye.
Do not use tweezers or other sharp implements to remove (a clean cotton swab to the white of the eye or lid is ok).
Flush the eye with large amounts of water.
See a doctor if the speck does not wash out.

Cuts, Punctures, Foreign Objects in the Eye

Do not wash out the eye.
Do not try to remove a foreign object stuck in the eye.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Try to avoid rubbing the eye.

Blows to the Eye

If the individual has a red eye, complains of eye pain, will not open the lids, the eyeball looks different from the other eye or the individual has blurry vision, then seek immediate medical attention if pain continues.

Chemical Burns

Immediately flush the eye with cool water.
Open the eyelids as wide as possible.
Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes.
Seek immediate medical attention.

If you think sports-related eye injuries are not important, think about these facts :

The average hockey puck travels at 90-100 mph.
Professional baseball players throw balls at about 95 mph.
High-speed film has demonstrated that elite squash players strike the ball at 125-145 mph.
A badminton shuttlecock has been clocked at 140 mph.
Polycarbonate protects against a .22 caliber bullet.

If you consider that even a novice 12-year-old squash player can hit a ball at 80 mph, you will understand that high-velocity flying objects can do irreparable damage to the human eye. Your vision is precious, protect it.

The majority of sports-related and recreational activities and eye injuries could have been prevented if the athletes had worn appropriate, certified protective eyewear. The right kind of protective eyewear can make a huge difference. For example, in Canada, ocular trauma related to ice hockey decreased by 90 percent after certified full-face protector and headgear was made mandatory in organized amateur hockey.

Children and Sports Eye Injuries

Children are at particular risk for a sports-related eye injury. Every year, more than 30,000 children sustain serious sports-related eye injuries. That is why it is essential that all children wear appropriate, protective eyewear whenever playing sports.

Basketball is responsible for more than 2,500 eye injuries in children age 5 to 14 and accounts for 32 percent of eye injuries in teens and young adults (15-24 year olds). It may be surprising to know that it is not the ball that causes most of these injuries, but rather the fingers and elbows of other players. Almost all of these injuries could have been prevented had the child worn appropriate protective eyewear.

Parents are advised to acquaint themselves with the potential for eye injuries in sports and recreational activities (including gym) and to insist that their children use appropriate, protective eyewear when participating in sports or other fun activities. Just as your child wears a bike helmet, so must he or she learn to automatically reach for sport-appropriate, protective eyewear when heading for the field or court.

How to Prevent Eye Injuries

The best defense against eye injuries is to prevent them. Ninety percent of trauma-related blindness can be prevented by using simple precautions, such as using protective eyewear.

Just as you protect your skin from sun damage by using sun block, you need to protect your eyes from the sun as well. Use sunglasses whenever going outside, even when the sky is overcast.

Protect your eyes during any kind of sports or any activity where you are subject to flying debris (such as mowing the lawn or chopping wood). For these activities, use only certified safety eyewear.