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Eye Bank
Training programs at the Ramayamma International Eye Bank
The L V Prasad Eye Institute set up the International
Training and Resource Centre for Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation
with the collaborative support of Orbis International,
USA, and Eye Sight International, Canada.
Orbis International identifies corneal blindness as a priority
program area in its global program interventions. Strengthening
eye banking and its management services at all levels has
been recognized as a strategic opportunity for ORBIS in India.
ORBIS has been supporting corneal blindness, including eye
banking projects such as the Hospital Cornea Retrieval Program
(HCRP), in India.
ORBIS has provided support to LVPEI in setting up the international
training and resource centre for eye banking and corneal transplantation.
This project endeavors to promote and increase eye donations
in India, while strengthening eye banking systems and procedures
through training and research.
Eye Sight International (ESI) is an international NGDO whose
priority areas include eye banking, corneal transplantation,
community eye health, and resource development. ESI has been
supporting the training and research programs in eye banking
and cornea fellowship at the LVPEI since 1990.
Objectives of the Centre
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Training of eye bank technicians, eye donation counselors, eye bank managers, ophthalmologists and general medical practitioners in eye banking techniques and eye bank management
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Conducting continuing education programs or refresher courses for eye bank technical and medical professionals
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Establishing an organ culture laboratory to conduct studies on donor corneas to explore the possibility of increasing the pool of possible human donors
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Developing a coordinated action plan between LVPEI, ORBIS, ESI and EBAI for formulation of eye banking policies
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Creating awareness about eye donations through community education program
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