how long after someone dies are their organs transplanted to someone else
Unlike organ donation, corneas can be recovered several hours after death and can be stored. A corneal transplant can be performed within 3-5 days after donation. The white part of the eye is called the sclera, and that can be donated as well. The sclera can be used in operations to rebuild the eye.
The procurement team consists of a surgeon(s), a nurse or other clinician and a Gift of Life organ preservationist. Due to increased preservation times, up to 72 hours for kidneys and 24 hours for livers, the transplant team will normally drive to the hospital.