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Complete the article in original language, verify every medical claim against the listed sources, and obtain a real clinician review before changing its status.
Primary keyword
eye donation
Audience
Families, community groups and RWAs in Delhi NCR
Editorial angle
Practical family action steps and myth corrections, connecting the topic to corneal transplant care at the hospital.
Facts to source and verify
Eyes are usually retrieved within about 6 to 8 hours after death; people who wear glasses or have had cataract surgery can usually donate; only the cornea is typically used for transplantation; the family's consent is needed at the time, so share the pledge with them; national eye donation helpline 1919 is widely publicised (verify before publishing)
Article outline
H2: Quick answer: who can donate and how to pledge | H2: Why eye donation matters | H2: Who can and cannot donate | H2: How to pledge | H2: What the family does after a death | H3: The time window | H2: How donated corneas are used | H2: Common myths | H2: FAQs
Planned table
Myth vs fact table: Belief | Fact
Questions to answer
Can I donate eyes if I wear glasses? | Does eye donation disfigure the face? | Is there an age limit for eye donation? | Can a diabetic donate eyes? | How long does the retrieval take? | Does the family pay anything?
Sources to verify and cite
Eye Bank Association of India: https://ebai.org | National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (MoHFW): https://npcbvi.mohfw.gov.in
Internal link plan
/cornea-treatment | cornea treatment and transplant
Support links
/blog/pterygium-outdoor-workers | pterygium in outdoor workers | /about-us | about Jain Eye Hospital | /contact-us | contact us
Image brief
Hands holding a pledge card. Alt: Eye donation pledge card
Planned call to action
Ask us how to pledge: after the pledge section
AI drafting prompt from workbook
You are writing a patient-education article for jaineye.com (Jain Eye Hospital & Laser Centre, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi). Write in UK/Indian English at an 8th-grade reading level, paragraphs of 3 sentences or fewer. Never use em dashes. TITLE (H1): Eye Donation in Delhi: How to Pledge and What Happens After. URL slug: /blog/eye-donation-delhi-how-to-pledge. Meta title: Eye Donation in Delhi: How to Pledge and What Happens. Meta description: Anyone can pledge eyes, whatever their age or glasses. How to pledge in Delhi, what families do within hours of death and how donated corneas restore sight. Primary keyword: 'eye donation' (use it or its closest natural variant in the H1, and exactly in the first 100 words, one H2 and the meta description; never stuff). Secondary keywords: how to donate eyes; eye donation pledge; cornea donation; eye bank delhi; eye donation helpline. Audience: Families, community groups and RWAs in Delhi NCR. Search intent: Informational, community. Angle that must make this more useful than current top results: Practical family action steps and myth corrections, connecting the topic to corneal transplant care at the hospital. Length: 1,800 to 2,200 words. Start with a 50 to 60 word direct answer, then a 'Key facts' box with these facts: Eyes are usually retrieved within about 6 to 8 hours after death; people who wear glasses or have had cataract surgery can usually donate; only the cornea is typically used for transplantation; the family's consent is needed at the time, so share the pledge with them; national eye donation helpline 1919 is widely publicised (verify before publishing). Use exactly this outline: H2: Quick answer: who can donate and how to pledge | H2: Why eye donation matters | H2: Who can and cannot donate | H2: How to pledge | H2: What the family does after a death | H3: The time window | H2: How donated corneas are used | H2: Common myths | H2: FAQs. Include this table as an HTML table: Myth vs fact table: Belief | Fact. End with an FAQ section answering these questions in 40 to 80 words each: Can I donate eyes if I wear glasses? | Does eye donation disfigure the face? | Is there an age limit for eye donation? | Can a diabetic donate eyes? | How long does the retrieval take? | Does the family pay anything?. Internal links: add the main money-page link (/cornea-treatment | cornea treatment and transplant) once in the first third and once in the conclusion; also add: /blog/pterygium-outdoor-workers | pterygium in outdoor workers | /about-us | about Jain Eye Hospital | /contact-us | contact us. Cite these sources with links: Eye Bank Association of India: https://ebai.org | National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (MoHFW): https://npcbvi.mohfw.gov.in. Add byline 'Jain Eye Hospital editorial team', the line 'Medically reviewed by Dr Rajat Jain (cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon), [qualifications], DMC Reg. [number], on [date]' and a 'Last updated [date]' line. Add the AI-assistance disclosure line from the jaineye.com editorial policy (NMC 2026 requires AI-generated content to be labelled). CTA: Ask us how to pledge: after the pledge section. Hindi terms to mention naturally: netra daan. Hero image brief: Hands holding a pledge card. Alt: Eye donation pledge card. Output also the JSON-LD for Article + MedicalWebPage + FAQPage + BreadcrumbList. Compliance (India NMC, 6 Oct 2026): no 'best', 'No.1', 'top', 'guaranteed', '100%', 'painless' as a promise, 'permanent cure', success rates, patient numbers, testimonials, before/after images, discounts or free offers; fees only as factual indicative ranges; no other hospital names; no lists of localities. Do not copy text from any website. Mark any fact you are unsure of as [VERIFY] for the doctor reviewer.
Medical reviewer: Hospital to assign and confirm. Review status: Not medically reviewed.
Disclaimer: This article is for general education only and does not replace a personal consultation with an eye specialist.