Distribution of Tissues for Corneal Transplantation
The donor corneas locally procured by the RIEB are not only utilized by surgeons within the LV Prasad Eye Institute, but are also made available to numerous corneal surgeons in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
In 2003, 1352 corneas were collected by RIEB, of which 53 were distributed to other hospitals. This year RIEB has been distributing 10-15 optical grade corneas every month to various hospitals in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. RIEB supplies cornea to the following hospitals:
- Dr Ranga Reddy Lions Hospital
- Maxi Vision Laser Center Pvt. Ltd.
- Drishti Eye Center
- Apollo Hospitals
- Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
- Sadhu Ram Eye Hospital
- Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital