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Objective: To study the information, supposition and impression of the general population concerning organ donation and transplantation in Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical survey. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at Tertiary Care Hospital, from Jan to Aug 2020. Methodology: We used the web-based questionnaire, devised from relevant studies and National Health Service (NHS) protocols. The questionnaire comprised of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in addition to demographic profile,distributed among the general population (n=1000) which assessed basic knowledge regarding organ transplantation and willingness for donation. Results: One thousand participants were enrolled in the study. The age range was 24–61, with a mean age of 36.66±9.00 years.933(93.3%) participants believed organ donation should be mandatory, and 600(60%) expressed willingness to donate or accept organ donation. In addition, 933(93.3%) participants believed in arranging awareness campaigns, and 1000(100%) had an opinion of establishing a convenient donor registration system. Conclusion: There are momentous awareness and willingness for organ donation; therefore, befitting tactics can enhance organ donation in Pakistan, and this issue will no longer be considered a haunted one.

Objective: To assess knowledge, opinion and perception of the general population regarding corneal donation and transplantation. Another objective was to investigate desires, fulfilment, battle and results of patient’s experiences of Corneal Transplant Surgeries performed at Tertiary Care Eye Hospital. Study type, settings & duration: A Cross-sectional study conducted at Tertiary Care Eye Hospital over a period of twenty one months from July 2018 till April 2020. Methodology: The format of the questionnaire was based on previously published studies in the field of corneal transplantation. Our study was divided into two parts. The first part was conducted via structured questionnaire distributed among the general population (n =2090) visiting our hospital as patients and attendants which assessed basic knowledge regarding corneal transplantation and willingness for donation. Next step was interviews of operated patients of penetrating keratoplasty (n =30). Results: Total 2090 participants responded to questionnaire in our institution with mean age of sample as 36.66±9.00 years. 1693 (81%) had the opinion that corneal donation will help restoring vision of sufferers whereas 300 (14.3%) considered it unethical. 28 (93.3%) of the patients were in good health and prognosis after surgery whereas 2(6.7%) did not have a good outcome. Vision and quality of life of 29 (96.7%) patients’ improved.30 (100%) supported the idea of corneal donation and transplantation. Conclusion: To conclude a noteworthy population can support corneal donation if the government builds up appropriate channels and facilities to promote corneal donation and eye banks.

Objective: To assess knowledge, opinion and perception of the general population regarding corneal donation and transplantation. Another objective was to investigate desires, fulfilment, battle and results of patient’s experiences of Corneal Transplant Surgeries performed at Tertiary Care Eye Hospital. Study type, settings & duration: A Cross-sectional study conducted at Tertiary Care Eye Hospital over a period of twenty one months from July 2018 till April 2020. Methodology: The format of the questionnaire was based on previously published studies in the field of corneal transplantation. Our study was divided into two parts. The first part was conducted via structured questionnaire distributed among the general population (n =2090) visiting our hospital as patients and attendants which assessed basic knowledge regarding corneal transplantation and willingness for donation. Next step was interviews of operated patients of penetrating keratoplasty (n =30). Results: Total 2090 participants responded to questionnaire in our institution with mean age of sample as 36.66±9.00 years. 1693 (81%) had the opinion that corneal donation will help restoring vision of sufferers whereas 300 (14.3%) considered it unethical. 28 (93.3%) of the patients were in good health and prognosis after surgery whereas 2(6.7%) did not have a good outcome. Vision and quality of life of 29 (96.7%) patients’ improved.30 (100%) supported the idea of corneal donation and transplantation. Conclusion: To conclude a noteworthy population can support corneal donation if the government builds up appropriate channels and facilities to promote corneal donation and eye banks.