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Which Part of the Eye is Donated?

Published in Cornea donation 2 mins read

The cornea is the part of the eye that is donated. While people often talk about "eye donation," a whole eye is never transplanted. Instead, the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped tissue at the front of the eye, is the only part routinely transplanted. Other eye tissues, such as the sclera (the white part of the eye), may also be donated in some cases.

Understanding Eye Donation

The process of eye donation typically involves registering your decision to donate either before or after death. The donation itself is usually performed after death, though there are rare instances of living corneal donation. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics provide details on eye donor awareness

The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers further information on donating corneas and other eye tissues. Find out more here The Lions Gift of Sight also provides details on eye donation processes. Visit their site here