pledge your-eye
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And some others will never see anything …
‐ About TWO million Indians have corneal blindness
‐ 60% are children & 30% are young adults who have a long life ahead of them.
‐ And 30K+ more added every year
Pledge Your Eye Campaign
NASSCOM Foundation is initiating the “Pledge your Eye Campaign” across India for NASSCOM Member Companies.
What is Corneal Blindness?
• Cornea is the clear tissue covering the front of the eye.
• Vision is lost if the cornea becomes cloudy and opaque.
• Causes include: – Injuries – Infections (incl. Post‐
Operative) – Malnutrition – Chemical burns – Congenital disorders
Corneal transplant restores sight
• The donor’s cornea is grafted to replace the diseased cornea. • Approx Six million pairs of corneas available every year. • Only <35K corneas collected last year of which only ~14K were usable.
… You can make a difference !
Become agents of change today !
Partnering with NASSCOM Foundation
NF will facilitate sensitization/awareness sessions by experts on your company campus to dispel the myths about eye donation and answer the queries.
Facts about Eye Donation
• Cornea removal needs to be done within 4to 6 hours • Eye collector comes on site and removal is fast (~20 minutes) • No delay to funeral nor disfigurement to donor • Donor can be of any age: <12 months to 90+ years • Most people under medical treatment can donate:
– Spectacle‐wearers, patients with cataract, Asthma, TB, hypertension, diabetes and most other non‐communicable systemic disorders
• Two people gain sight from a single donor • Donor and recipient information is kept confidential • All Religions endorse eye donation • Next of kin can approve donation even if not pledged by donor
NASSCOM Foundation’s Mission
To encourage every IT‐BPO industry employee to pledge his/her eyes and to raise awareness about eye pledging through the industry employees, their family & friends and communities.
