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Donation of Corneal Tissue |
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Corneal transplantation offers the only hope for some people to see. The cornea is the clear outer covering of the front of the eye. If it becomes diseased or damaged, the person's vision deteriorates, often as far as complete blindness. There are no artificial equivalents to replace a damaged or diseased cornea. Donated corneas have made it possible for many blind or partially blind Australians to regain or improve their sight. The Lions Corneal Donation Service is responsible for the recovery of corneas in the state of Victoria. The Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria facilitates the corneal donation process by obtaining consent from families of multi-tissue donors on behalf of the Lions Corneal Donation Service. The age restrictions on cornea donation are as follows:
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