Answer: Bhutanese are reluctant to donate eyes(corneas ) believing that their soul will not rest in peace without all the organs or they won't be reborn as humans.They believe donating organs is against religion.
His Holiness the Je Khenpo's office said that 'IT IS NOT TRUE' and has no basis in Buddhism.It further states that donating ones organs is noble and equivalent to any other religious practice like visiting temples, lhakhangs or giving alms.
Infact,all organized religions support donation, typically considering it a generous act that is the individual's choice.
FAQ 2:Is the whole eye is transplanted?
Answer: No, the whole eye cannot be transplanted.Only the cornea is transplanted.
Cornea is a thin transparent, avascular, watch-glass like structure.It if the front which refracts light into the eye.
The entire eye may be used for valuable research and education.
FAQ 3.Who can be eye donors?
Answer: Almost anyone! There is no age-limit for donating the eye. All one needs to do is bequeath his or her eyes by taking a simple pledge to donate the eyes after death. While taking a pledge during ones lifetime itself is a noble deed, it requires the support of the relatives or friends to carry out the wishes of eye donation of the deceased.
Cataracts, macular degeneration, poor eyesight, cancer, diabetes, heart and lung disease or age do not prevent you from being a eye donor.
FAQ 4: How successful is corneal transplantation?
Answer: More than 90% of cornea transplant operations successfully restore the recipient's vision. Infact cornea transplant is one of the common organ transplantation.
FAQ 5: Is cornea transplatation facility available in Bhutan?
Answer: YES! Our cornea specialist at JDWNR Hospital preform corneal transplant.But since there are very less(almost none) to donate the cornea, only few surgeries have been done.Many patients are waiting for donors.
FAQ 6: Can every blind person regain sight with cornea transplantation?
Answer: The direct answer would be NO.Those visually challenged persons with retinal or nerve disorders cannot be benefited by corneal transplantation.
It is usually meant for those with corneal disease and scarred cornea due to infection or trauma.
Note :Author is not a specialist.This is just an guide and may not be used in medico-legal purpose.
For more information or clarification on the subject please consult a specialist.
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