Eye, organ, and tissue donation are consistent with the beliefs and attitudes of major religions. It is illegal to buy or sell human eyes, organs, and tissues. Any costs associated with eye procurement are absorbed by the eye bank placing the tissue. Eye tissue procurement is performed within hours of death. Families may proceed with funeral arrangements without delay or interruption.
Great care is taken to preserve the donor's appearance.
Funeral arrangements, including a viewing if desired, may proceed as scheduled. Donors and eyes are carefully evaluated. Corneas determined unsuitable for transplant may be used for medical research and teaching. Research on glaucoma, retinal disease, eye complications of diabetes and other sight disorders helps to advance the discovery of the cause and effects of these conditions. This then leads to new treatments and cures.