eye banks

Eye banks are specialized organizations that safely collect, evaluate, preserve, and distribute donated eyes and corneal tissue for medical purposes. When someone donates their eyes after death, the eye bank ensures the corneas are properly preserved and tested for safety. These tissues are then provided to surgeons to transplant into patients with damaged or diseased corneas, helping restore vision or improve eye health. Eye banks play a vital role in organ donation, ensuring donations are handled ethically, efficiently, and in compliance with medical standards.