You are a potential organ, tissue and eye donor regardless of your age or medical history. Although not everyone will be able to donate all organs or tissues, almost every donor will have something to offer those who are waiting for a better life. Donors are evaluated medically at the time of death. Anyone, regardless of age, visual acuity or circumstances of death, may donate his or her eyes.
Corneal transplants restore vision to individuals whose corneas are diseased or injured.
The sclera, or white part of the eye, is used for eye, ear, nose and mouth surgeries. The level of medical care you receive in the hospital is not affected by a signed donor card. Medical care is based on the determination of what is best for you to save your life. You can be considered a candidate for donation only after you are declared legally dead. There is no change in appearance of the body after donation.