Tissue Evaluation
All tissue is evaluated before it is available for offering. All transplantable tissue is evaluated by Slit Lamp and by Specular Biomicroscopy. Using these evaluations and the donor's medical history, the tissue is rated from Excellent to Fair.

Tissue Distribution and Follow Up
When tissue is sent out for transplant or for medical research, a donor information packet accompanies the tissue. Corneas and Whole Globes are sent out in Styrofoam coolers and are packed with wet ice. For transplantable and non-transplantable tissue the medical and social history, the blood work, the cornea/whole globe evaluation, and the information surrounding death are included. Along with the transplantable tissue packet is a waiver of liability form and an Adverse Reaction Form. The Adverse Reaction Form is to be filed in the recipient’s medical chart. A recipient follow up form is sent as well and should be returned to the Eye Foundation two weeks following transplantation.

Recipient and Research Waiting Lists
ODEF offers tissue on a first come first serve basis. Physicians needing to place a patient on the list for transplantation should contact the lab. Ordering corneas requires a minimum of two weeks advance notice and for ordering sclera, 48 hours is required. Emergencies can be accomodated. If you would like to place an order for research whole globes please call the lab and what is available is based on demand. Please contact the lab at (804) 560-7540 or in Virginia call (800) 832-0728. When calling please have available all information necessary to place the patient on the list.

• Name
• Address
• SSN
• Date of surgery
• Place of surgery
• OS/OD
• Diagnosis

A confirmation number will be issued for all transplantable tissue.

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