Glaucoma is an eye disorder that causes damage to the optic nerve that carries information from the eye to the brain.

People who are above 35 may develop cataract. The other causes of cataracts include conditions like diabetes, trauma, some medications, improper diet, smoking and exposure of eyes to excessive UV light.

Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic drops or ointments prescribed by doctor. Most cases of infectious conjunctivitis are viral and do not need treatment with antibiotics.

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. The inflammation can be found on the outer or inner eyelid.

You should also let your family know your wishes.

Most often, organ donors are deceased, but living persons can also donate some organs.

Tissue donation must be initiated within 24 hours of death. However, tissue can be processed and stored for an extended period of time.

In 2005, the first hand transplants were performed, and in 2007, the first face transplant was performed.