Eye Donation: A Gift of Light
- When is Eye Donation Week celebrated? - Every year from August 25 - September 8.
- When was the Eye Donation Week established? - In 1985 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India.
- What kind of assistance is provided through eye donation? - Vision can be restored to the blind through corneal transplantation.
- Which part of the eye is used in transplantation? - The entire eye is not used; only the cornea is transplanted.
- How long does the eye donation process take? - Eyes can be donated 4-6 hours after death.
- What is the objective of the National Programme for ....
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