In Bharat Vikas Parishad, “Eye Donation” (Netra Daan) is a major humanitarian and service-oriented activity carried out under its Seva initiatives. The objective is to create awareness about corneal blindness and encourage people to pledge their eyes after death so that visually impaired persons may regain sight.
“Eye donation activities of Bharat Vikas Parishad reflect its spirit of compassionate service and commitment towards restoring light in human lives.”
Eye donation refers to the donation of the cornea (the transparent front portion of the eye) after a person’s death. The donated cornea is transplanted into individuals suffering from corneal blindness.
One eye donation can help restore vision to two persons.
Public lectures and seminars
Distribution of pamphlets and awareness material
Talks in schools, colleges, and community gatherings
Motivational sessions by doctors and recipients
Encouraging citizens to voluntarily pledge eye donation
Registration camps for eye donors
Issuing donor cards to pledged individuals
The Parishad often works with eye banks, hospitals, ophthalmologists, and NGOs working in blindness prevention to ensure timely collection and transplantation.
Eye banks and specialised hospitals
Ophthalmologists and medical professionals
NGOs working in blindness prevention
Honouring donor families for their noble contribution
Organising remembrance events to inspire others
Sharing success stories of restored vision
Many branches also conduct:
Free eye testing camps
Cataract screening programmes
Distribution of spectacles
Assistance for surgeries for needy patients
Eye donation is done only after death
It does not disfigure the face
Eyes should ideally be donated within a few hours after death
Religion generally does not prohibit eye donation
The donor’s age is usually not a major barrier
Eye donation is promoted as:
A noble act of service
A gift of vision and hope
A way of continuing to help humanity even after one’s lifetime
“Netra Daan – Maha Daan”
“Donate Eyes, Give Sight”
“Let your eyes continue to see the world through someone else.”