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Eye banking in Texas.

E J Farge

    Texas Medicine
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Texas eye banks effectively meet corneal tissue needs through inter-bank sharing and a 1977 law enabling procurement. This ensures timely transplants for all patients requiring corneal tissue.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Public Health
    • Transplantation Medicine

    Background:

    • Corneal tissue availability in Texas during the 1980s was generally sufficient for patient needs.
    • Inter-eye bank tissue sharing, facilitated by a dedicated hotline, addressed infrequent maldistribution.
    • The 1977 Medical Examiners/Justice of the Peace Act significantly impacted corneal tissue procurement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of corneal tissue distribution systems in Texas.
    • To assess the impact of legislation on corneal tissue procurement rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of corneal tissue distribution networks and inter-eye bank cooperation.
    • Review of the implementation and impact of the 1977 Medical Examiners/Justice of the Peace Act.
    • Monitoring of donation rates in key Texas jurisdictions.

    Main Results:

    • Corneal tissue supply in Texas was adequate, with sharing mechanisms preventing prolonged patient waits.
    • The 1977 Act facilitated controlled corneal procurement, leading to a twofold increase in donations in implementing areas.
    • Key cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston saw significant improvements in tissue availability.

    Conclusions:

    • Texas's system effectively managed corneal tissue distribution and procurement in the 1980s.
    • Legislative changes played a crucial role in enhancing organ donation for transplantation.
    • The established protocols ensured timely access to corneal tissue for patients.

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