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• What is a cornea donor?
  A cornea donor is an individual who, upon death, donates their corneal tissue to help restore vision in others with corneal blindness.
• Who can become a cornea donor?
  Individuals aged 17 and above, with consent from family or next of kin, and without certain diseases such as Hepatitis, HIV, eye tumors, septicemia, syphilis,
• Will my family know who receives my cornea?
  Recipient information is typically kept confidential to protect the privacy of both parties.
• What if I change my mind about being a donor?
  You can withdraw your intention to donate at any time by contacting Bank Mata Indonesia.
• Will cornea donation alter my facial appearance?
  The retrieval procedure is conducted with special techniques to ensure the donor's facial appearance remains unaffected.
• What if my family disagrees with my decision to donate?
  Family or next of kin consent is crucial in the donation process.
• What is a corneal transplant?
  A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure where a damaged cornea is replaced with a healthy donor cornea to restore vision.
• Who needs a corneal transplant?
  Individuals with significant vision loss due to corneal damage from conditions like keratitis, keratoconus, or trauma may require a corneal transplant.