In eye donation, which one of the following parts of donor’s eye is utilised?
- AIris
- BLens
- CCorneaCorrect
- DRetina
Explanation
The correct answer is C because the cornea is the only part of the eye used in a typical eye transplant. The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye that focuses light. When a person suffers from corneal blindness due to injury, infection, or genetic conditions, the damaged cornea is replaced with a healthy one from a donor. Other parts of the eye like the lens, iris, and retina are currently not transplantable to restore sight in the same manner.
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