Give the gift of sight

Organ donation graphic with the words "30 years of the gift of sight"

You could give the gift of sight by registering your decision to donate.

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.

A blurred image of a kitchen worktop, a kettle is placed on a gas stove. The blurred image is similar to what someone with the eye condition keratoconus may see.
This image of a kitchen shows the level of vision someone with keratoconus may experience.

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.

Have you registered your decision?

When registering your decision you can choose what you want to donate, including your corneas.

Register your decision

Already registered a decision?

If you've already registered a decision and chose not to donate your corneas, you can amend it at any time.

Amend your decision