An awareness session on eye donation was conducted for the general public at Girnoli on
Monday, 10th November 2025. The program was organized to educate the community about the
importance of eye donation and to clear misunderstandings related to the process. MOHAN
Foundation’s representative, Ms. Prachiti Mali, was invited as the resource speaker for the
session.
Ms. Prachiti Mali began the session by introducing MOHAN Foundation and explaining its
mission of promoting organ and eye donation across the country. She then discussed the concept
of eye donation in detail, covering the causes of corneal blindness, necessary precautions, the
need for corneal tissue, and the age-related eligibility criteria. She emphasized that there is no
upper age limit for corneal donation and that most individuals, regardless of age or common
medical conditions, remain eligible to donate.
The session also included an explanation of the legal aspects surrounding eye donation, such as
the role of the next of kin in providing consent after a person’s death and the importance of
informing an eye bank within six hours. Ms. Prachiti clarified several myths and misconceptions
commonly associated with eye donation, ensuring the participants had accurate and reassuring
information.
A total of 20 members from the general public attended the session, and three participants
pledged to donate their eyes after understanding the process and its impact. During the
interactive segment, the audience raised several questions, including “What is the procedure for
corneal donation?” Ms. Prachiti explained the steps involved, such as contacting the eye bank,
the cornea retrieval process carried out by trained technicians, and the respectful handling of the
donor’s body.
The session was well-received and helped increase awareness in the Girnoli community.
MOHAN Foundation extends its gratitude to the residents of Girnoli for their cooperation and for
supporting the noble cause of eye and organ donation by participating in this awareness
initiative.
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