Give the gift of sight
You could give the gift of sight by registering your decision to donate.
As a family we are so thankful that someone chose to donate their corneas... Words can’t express how thankful I am.
Angharad was born with cataracts in both eyes and a condition called microphthalmia, which is when the eyes stop developing during pregnancy.
Angharad needed a cornea donation and multiple surgeries to keep her light perception.
Her Mum, Lynda, says: “By having a cornea transplant, Angharad has kept her light perception. Angharad now hopes to help to inspire children and adults as an advocate for the Live Life Give Life charity.
What is cornea donation?
The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye that lets light in, enabling vision.
By donating your corneas, you can help restore sight to people with conditions like keratoconus or corneal scarring and cloudiness.
Although the entire eye is removed to protect the cornea, only the corneas are donated - not the iris or the rest of the eye.
Most individuals can donate corneas, even if they're unable to donate organs due to fewer restrictions on tissue donation.
Why register your decision?
There is an urgent need for more cornea donors. Currently, about 6,000 patients are waiting for corneal transplants, with an average wait time of approximately 18 months.
You could help change this.
If you would like to help others after you die by becoming a cornea donor, the best thing to do is to register your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
