The Rotaract Club of SBMJC organized an Eye Donation Awareness talk and seminar, held at SBMJC KGF Auditorium on Saturday, August 30th 2025.
The event featured a guest speaker, Dr. C.A. Muralidhar, MBBS, MS, Medical Director and Chief Ophthalmic Surgeon at Gautami Hospital, KGF, who shared valuable insights on eye donation and care.
Dr. Muralidhar emphasized the significance of cornea transplant surgery and its impact on restoring vision for individuals in need. He also explained the eligibility criteria for eye donation, highlighting that anyone can be an eye donor, regardless of age or background.
The event aimed to dispel myths and misconceptions about eye donation, encouraging attendees to pledge their eyes after death. President Rt. Naveenan from Rotary KGF Prime was present, adding to the event’s significance and reinforcing the importance of community service.
The event saw participation from 200 members, who attended the seminar from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, gaining valuable knowledge and taking a step towards creating awareness about eye donation.
