Hawaii's organizations is most efficient and works well. There is a unified approach by the two different entities, but with one goal. There is no overlapping in requirements because of this cooperation. Robyn will be on the Eye Bank and Fred is on the Organ Donor Board. The next big push for the Eye Bank and the Organ Donor Center is in public education.
Publicity is required.
Keep your family aware of your intentions if a donor. Almost all of the corneas needed for transplantation comes from Hawaii. We are self-sustaining and import only in case of emergencies. There is exchange program with other Eye Banks and surplus corneas are shipped to Asia. Corneal transplants normally last about 20 years.