No one will be able to see that anything has been done. Families may even hold a viewing and have an open casket ceremony. It is illegal to buy and sell human eyes, organs and tissues. Any costs associated with eye procurement are absorbed by the eye bank. Donor anonymity is strictly preserved by law.
Strict laws protect the potential donor.
Legal guidelines must be followed before death can be certified. A physician certifying a patient's death cannot be in any way involved with eye procurement or with the transplant. In addition to fulfilling your loved one's wishes, donation can offer comfort to a grieving family. Just knowing a small part of your loved one is going in life, helping someone see in this world is consolation, something to hold on to in a time of sorrow. The most important action you can take to ensure you will be a donor is to tell your family and legal representative.