Hudson Silva

Hudson Silva

Name	Hudson Silva
Birth name
Birth date	1929
Birth place	Sri Lanka
Death date	1999
Death place	Sri Lanka
Alma mater
Occupation	Ophthalmologist
Years active
Organization
Known for	Founder of the Eye Donation Society
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Hudson Silva (1929–1999) was a renowned ophthalmologist from Sri Lanka who is best known for founding the Eye Donation Society, an organization dedicated to the donation and transplantation of corneas to restore sight to the visually impaired. His pioneering work in the field of eye donation has had a significant impact on the lives of thousands of individuals worldwide.

Early Life and Education

Hudson Silva was born in 1929 in Sri Lanka. He pursued his medical education at the University of Ceylon, where he developed a keen interest in ophthalmology. After completing his medical degree, Silva specialized in ophthalmology, focusing on the treatment and prevention of blindness.

Career

Silva began his career as an ophthalmologist in Sri Lanka, where he quickly recognized the need for corneal transplants to treat patients suffering from corneal blindness. At the time, there was a severe shortage of donor corneas, which motivated Silva to establish a system for eye donation.

Founding of the Eye Donation Society

In 1961, Hudson Silva founded the Eye Donation Society in Sri Lanka. The organization aimed to promote the donation of eyes after death, to be used for corneal transplants. Silva's efforts were instrumental in raising awareness about the importance of eye donation and in establishing a network for the collection and distribution of donor corneas.

The Eye Donation Society became one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world, providing corneas to patients in Sri Lanka and other countries. Silva's work helped to transform Sri Lanka into a leading nation in eye donation and transplantation.

Impact and Legacy

Hudson Silva's contributions to ophthalmology and eye donation have had a lasting impact. His efforts have restored sight to thousands of individuals, and his advocacy for eye donation has inspired similar initiatives worldwide. Silva's work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, both in Sri Lanka and internationally.

Personal Life

Hudson Silva was married and had children. He was known for his dedication to his work and his compassionate approach to patient care. Silva passed away in 1999, but his legacy continues through the ongoing work of the Eye Donation Society.

Also see

• Ophthalmology
• Corneal transplantation
• Eye bank
• Organ donation