Documenting the Evolution of Contemporary Eye Bank and Corneal Tissue Services in Australia

Authors

Heather M. Machin

Keywords

Australia, corneal tissue, eye banking, human bio-logicals, regulations

Abstract

This paper documents the continued evolution of Eye Banking
in Australia and the role of Eye Banks in advancing corneal
transplantation through corneal tissue provision. While outlining
known historical dates and key contemporary practice demarcation
points, this paper simultaneously identifies a paucity of historical
documentation regarding the evolution of eye banking practice
in Australia. This paper aims to document and preserve known
historical and contemporary Australian Eye Banking practice for
future generations; additionally, it hopes to encourage other nations,
professional groups and service providers to document their
own evolution and practice before it is lost to time.