Medanta launches Eye Donation Bank

Speaking on the launch, Dr. Naresh Trehan, Managing Director & Chairman, Medanta – The Medicity, said, “Eye vision is an essential need for all. The loss of vision has a dramatic impact on a person’s life and on his/ her family along with the community. We are determined to help more people in need and give them a whole new way of living a colorful life. We have been implementing sustainable blindness prevention and sight restoration treatment with the help of our efficient team of doctors. Eye Donation Bank is just another step ahead to revitalize the lives of people.”

Further on the launch, Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi, Chairman, Ophthalmology, Medanta- The Medicity, said, “Through this initiative, we would like to be on the forefront in combating blindness amongst the patients and give them a ray of hope for living a better life. There are millions of people who are blind because of problems affecting the cornea. They can regain vision by eye transplant but the rate of eye donations are far less than the need. Also, the cost of eye transplantation in addition to unavailability for eyes makes it impossible to avail medical treatment for underprivileged. Therefore, we are creating awareness amongst the masses and encourage them to pledge for their eye donation.”