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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Corneal Donation and Transplantation Among the Allied Ophthalmic Personnel in Community Eye Centers in Nepal

Corneal blindness is a significant cause of vision impairment in Nepal, with corneal scarring emerging as a major contributor despite advances in eye care infrastructure. In Nepal, primary eye care services are mostly provided by allied ophthalmic personnel. This study aims to assess the awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding corneal donation and transplantation among allied ophthalmic personnel in community eye centers under the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology.

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Publication Date
Dec 24, 2025

Authors
Ashiyana Nariani, Raba Thapa, Samira Byanjankar, Anupama Amatya, Saksham Tamang, Sagar Ruit,

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Ruit, Sagar MD*; Tamang, Saksham MD†; Amatya, Anupama MD†; Byanjankar, Samira MD†; Nariani, Ashiyana MD, MPH, PCEO‡; Thapa, Raba MD§. Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation 4(4):e0047, December 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/ebct.0000000000000047