Blind donor - Tissue - Deceased Donors
Essential information
- Obligatory
Eyes:
Determine the cause of blindness and discuss with a Designated Medical Officer.
- Discretionary
Other tissues:
If no other contraindication, accept.
Supporting information
- Additional information
Donors with corneal blindness must be deferred. Most donors with retinal and optic nerve blindness can be accepted.
- Reason for change:
- To provide additional information regarding which types of blindness affect eye donation.
- Version details:
TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 33 (26 September 2018)