Corneal blindness results from injury or eye disease. It is correctable with a corneal transplant. Corneal transplantation, other eye surgeries, and eye research can take place only if someone gives the precious Gift of Sight. Take a moment to consider eye donation and discuss your wishes with your family. If you wish to become an eye donor, tell your family of your wish. Your family will be asked to consent to eye donation after your death. Even if you wear glasses or contact lenses, or have glaucoma or cataracts, your eye donation can still provide a Georgian in need of a transplant the Gift of Sight.

What is a cornea?
The cornea is the clear, transparent dome in front of the "black portion" of the eye. It is also the main focusing surface, which converges light rays as they enter the eye to focus on the retina. It is thus the most important part of the optical apparatus of the Eye. Loss of transparency directly results in loss of vision

How does a cornea become opaque?

• Infection
• Injuries
• Iatrogenic (Malpractice, Improper Post-op. care after any eye surgery)
• Malnutrition
• Congenital/Hereditary.

What is corneal transplantation?
A Corneal transplant is an operation that replaces the opaque cornea with a clear cornea obtained from a human donor