Rahul Kumar Chaudhary¹*, Sajjad Ahmed Khan², Prajwal Bista¹ and Lalit Kumar Rajbanshi¹

¹Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal
²Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal

*Corresponding Author: Rahul Kumar Chaudhary, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal.

Received: July 30, 2025; Published: August 29, 2025

Abstract

Corneal blindness is a significant global health issue, particularly in developing countries like Nepal, where limited access to eye care and cultural barriers hinder corneal donation and transplantation efforts. While the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology has played a pivotal role in advancing corneal transplant techniques, the demand for corneal tissues still far exceeds the supply. Cultural beliefs and misconceptions about organ donation pose challenges, but initiatives focused on education, community engagement, and the establishment of local eye banks are crucial for addressing these issues. Recent successful post-mortem corneal harvests in eastern Nepal highlight the potential for expanding organ donation practices and improving access to corneal transplants, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for those affected by corneal blindness. This case report highlights the successful retrieval of corneas post-mortem in Eastern Nepal, detailing the entire procedure, challenges encountered, coordination with hospitals and families, and the management of logistics involved.

Keywords: Corneal Transplant; Organ Donation; Community Awareness; Cultural Engagement; Eye Care

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Citation

Citation: Rahul Kumar Chaudhary., et al. “Pioneering Corneal Harvest in Eastern Nepal: A Case Report". Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports 6.9 (2025): 21-25.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Rahul Kumar Chaudhary., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.