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| Formation | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Donating human eyes, bones and amnion to patients in need |
| Headquarters | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Region served | Sri Lanka and around the world |
Medical Director | Dr. M. H. S. Cassim |
| Website | http://www.eyedonation.slt.lk/ |
Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා අක්ෂිදාන සංගමය, Tamil: இலங்கை கண் தானச்சங்கம்) is a non-governmental organization involved in donating human eyes and tissues for transplantation.[1] It serves patients in need both in Sri Lanka and around the world. The society is a non-profit organization and provides the tissues free of charge, except for a small fee on processing and delivery.[2]
- ^ "Eyeing Merit: Pakistan from Sri Lankan eyes". lankabusinessonline.com. November 2004. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ "Sri Lanka eye bank gives sight worldwide". The Japan Times. 22 January 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2012.