For our eyes only – the blind ones and eye donation

Some people are born blind and they never get to see the world around them. They are visually handicapped and get their schooling in specially designed classes. They use the Braille to learn to read and write and their teachers ensure that they develop various types of skills that could help them to adjust to a new lifestyle where they have darkness for company. These people listen to the sounds and try to visualize the scenes. Of course, some of them become singers, others go in for sports while others get employment where blindness is not a hurdle. One thing they have to guard against is their vulnerability, especially if they are girls or women.

Another group lose their eyes due to accidents or diseases. They try to get eyes donated by someone else. This concept is gradually gaining acceptance. People agree to donate the eyes. The agrrement is made during their lifetime and implemented after death. It is a noble gesture for the donor. Many people have benefited from this sort of eye donation. However, success depends on the condition of the organ and the speed at which it is transported to the recipient.

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