Organ Donor is a networking site open for everybody that is interested in organ, eye and tissue donation and wish to know more on organ, eye and tissue in India. Our goal is to raise awareness on organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation and encourage the populace to join the movement of spreading awareness on
MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION Myth: Cannot save many lives with organ and tissue donation. Fact: One person with his tissues can impact the lives of 50 people and one organ donor can save up to eight lives. Myth: Organ failures only affect the rich. Fact: It is estimated that there are more
Eye or Cornea Donation The clear, transparent layer of tissue in front of the black portion of the eye is called the cornea and it helps in focussing by converging light rays to enter the eye and fall on the retina. Any damage or loss of transparency will directly result in blindness. Corneal Transplantation: Corneal blindness can
Need for Organ Donation Shortage of organs is a universal problem and is more prevalent in Asian countries than the rest of the world. Organ donation rate in India is abysmally low at 0.5 per million persons. Virtually, all the natural deaths can be converted into corneal/eye donations and corneal blindness can be driven away. More than
Organ transplantation is one of the exceptional medical advances of the 20th century and it is the only way to treat patients with organ failure. The success rate of organ transplantation is continuing to improve due to advances in surgical techniques, advancement in immunosuppressive therapy, and advanced organ preserving methods. Organs that are being successfully
All patients needing a transplant can choose a hospital recognized by the respective state government cadaver transplant authority and register in the hospital of their choice. After registration, a panel of doctor will review your application and upon their approval, name of the patient is kept in a waiting list with a unique ID provided to each