Should Nations With Surplus Donated Corneal Tissue Export to Those Without? A Review of Sector Opinion Through the Example of One Nation—Australia

Conclusions: Eye tissue and eye care experts whom we interviewed, supported the concept of Australia exporting CT; however, they advise several safeguards to protect both import and export nations. Principally, they recommended practice be transparent with donors, nationally coordinated, part of a wider humanitarian program, nonprofit, short term for the importing nations as they move toward self-sufficiency and that Australia must define and confirm domestic need and ensure that demand is met before routine exportation.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Review Source Type: research