CORNEAL BLINDNESS

Restoring Vision: The Urgent Need for Eye Donations Amidst Growing Demand

The demand for corneal transplants often exceeds the available supply of donor corneas. With approximately 185,000 corneal transplants performed annually worldwide, many patients remain on waiting lists due to the limited number of suitable donor corneas. This highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and participation in eye donation programs to bridge the gap between supply and demand.

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