One donor's corneas can restore sight to two people. Our 24/7 corneal retrieval team, led by corneal surgeon Dr. John Abraham, has received nearly 100 pairs of eyes to date [Needs hospital confirmation: this figure is from the hospital's earlier records — please share the current total]. If you or a family member wishes to pledge or arrange eye donation, call us anytime — day or night.
Facts about eye donation
- No age limit for the donor
- Even people who wore spectacles can donate
- Only the cornea is removed, not the whole eye
- No visible scar or facial change after removal
- Two people can receive sight from a single donor
- Retrieval takes only 10–15 minutes
- Cornea must be retrieved within 6 hours of death
- The retrieval team can come to the donor's location
Eye bank staff
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Medical Officer
Dr. Rooshitha Bejan Singh
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Eye Bank Manager
Mr. Chandra Morrison
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Eye Bank Technician
Miss. T. Ajitha
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Eye Bank Counselor
Mrs. T. Sugirtha
[Needs hospital confirmation] Staff list is from the hospital's earlier records — please confirm current team.
Eye donation emergency line
Our corneal retrieval team is on call around the clock.
☎ 04652 237491