normalnormalnormalIn a significant act of organ donation in Panchkula, the family of 83-year-old Satya Rani donated her eyes after her passing at Paras Health Panchkula. The decision was taken in accordance with her wishes and with the consent of her family, who had earlier pledged to donate organs and held an organ donor card.Satya Rani, a resident of Panchkula, had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the past one month for advanced-stage ovarian cancer that had spread to the abdominal lining (ovarian carcinoma with peritoneal metastasis). Following her demise, the hospital coordinated the eye donation process in accordance with standard medical protocols and in coordination with the eye bank team. The donation was carried out shortly after her demise to ensure the viability of the corneas, which will be used for corneal transplantation to help restore vision for patients suffering from corneal blindness.Commenting on the case, Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Facility Director, Paras Health Panchkula, said, “This noble gesture by the family of Mrs. Satya Rani is a powerful reminder of how one decision can change lives forever. Organ donation, especially eye donation, is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to give the gift of life. It is heartening to see increasing awareness and willingness among citizens of Panchkula to come forward for such causes. We at Paras Health remain committed to spreading awareness and facilitating organ donation to save and improve more lives.”The incident reflects a growing awareness and acceptance of organ and eye donation in Panchkula and the surrounding region, as healthcare institutions and awareness initiatives encourage more families to come forward for organ donation. Eye donation remains one of the most accessible forms of organ donation and can significantly improve the quality of life for visually impaired patients, provided timely consent and medical coordination are in place. Experts note that India requires nearly 100,000 corneal transplants every year, yet donations remain far below the demand. Additionally, an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people develop corneal blindness annually, underscoring the urgent need for greater awareness and participation in eye donation. Eye donation in India is supported under the National Programme for Control of Blindness, which works to reduce avoidable blindness through corneal transplants and public awareness initiatives.Hospital authorities stated that each eye donation can help restore vision for up to two corneal blind patients, highlighting the medical impact of corneal transplantation. Doctors also explained that eye donation must be carried out within a few hours of death, making timely consent and swift coordination between families, hospitals, and eye bank teams essential for a successful transplant.Paras Health Panchkula expressed condolences to the bereaved family and stated that such decisions highlight how organ donation can help save or improve lives even after death. Healthcare professionals emphasised that continued public awareness and community participation remain essential to bridging the gap between the demand and availability of donor tissues in India.normalnormalThe post Paras Health Panchkula Pays Tribute to 83Yr Old Organ Donor to help restore vision for the Blind appeared first on Chandigarh City News.