Which of the following statements about eye donation is are NOT correct 1 Eye transpl...........

Everyday Science (PCS) Biology

Which of the following statements about eye donation is/are NOT correct

1. Eye transplant uses only cornea and not the entire eye

2. Blood group match is important for corneal transplant.

3. The eyes have to be removed within 24 hours of death.

4. A corneal transplant has to be performed within 3-5 days after donation.

Codes

1 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

Only the 2nd statement is correct i.e. Blood group match is important for corneal transplant.

The eyes have to be removed within six hours of death. So the nearest eye bank or eye collection centre must be informed immediately irrespective of the initial pledging of eye donation.
Eye removal takes only 10-15 minutes and leaves no scar or disfigurement of the face
Only the cornea is transplanted for all practical purpose and not the entire eyeball. However, other part of eye is used for research and education purpose.
Eye donation gives sight to two blind persons. One blind person is given one eye.
The donated corneas are transplanted to patients eye who are waiting list in accordance with the priority based on guidelines to avoid malpractices.
The eyes are never bought or sold. Eye donation is never refused