Table 1 Knowledge of corneal donation and corneal recovery

Question 1: During corneal recovery, the part of the eye removed is

 The whole eyeball is removed. The corneas will be removed in the laboratory later on

18 (3.6)

 The cornea which is the clear transparent window in front of the eye with the size of and shape of a contact lens (correct answer)

361 (72.2)

 Don’t know

121 (24.2)

Question 2: The facial appearance will be altered after corneal recovery

 True

30 (6.0)

 False (correct answer)

370 (74.0)

 Don’t know

100 (20.0)

Question 3: Corneal donation can take place

 Only if the donor has perfect eyesight

27 (5.4)

 Only if the donor does not have any eye infection at the point of donation (correct answer)

123 (24.6)

 Only if the donor meets the age criteria

37 (7.4)

 Only if the donor has no history of eye-related conditions or previous eye surgery

313 (62.6)

Question 4: Duration of corneal recovery is approximately

 30 min (correct answer)

39 (7.8)

 2 h

75 (15.0)

 4.5 h

54 (10.8)

 Don’t know

332 (66.4)

Question 5: The individuals who will not benefit from corneal transplant surgery are

 People with poor vision due to cloudy cornea

29 (5.8)

 People with scarred cornea

52 (10.4)

 People with poor vision due to diabetes (correct answer)

230 (46.0)

 Don’t know

189 (37.8)

Question 6: Corneal donation is covered under which legislation

 The Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA)

273 (54.6)

 The Medical (Therapy, Research and Education) Act

29 (5.8)

 Neither

52 (10.4)

 Both (correct answer)

146 (29.2)

Question 7: It is possible to specify who will receive the donated corneas

 True

177 (35.4)

 False (correct answer)

110 (22.0)

 Don’t know

213 (42.6)