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Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Institute of technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) developed a hydrogel from discarded corneas that can be used as an alternative to Corneal transplantation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recent findings: Various treatment options available in such cases include conjunctival flaps, anterior stromal puncture, amniotic membrane transplantation, phototherapeutic keratectomy, bandage contact lenses, and hypertonic saline eye drops.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is IIT Hyderabad. IIT- Hyderabad researchers have developed an alternative to corneal transplantation. Dr. Falguni Pati and her research team have developed a hydrogel from discarded corneas from human and bovine sources using a simple and novel method.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indeed, the first successful human corneal transplant was not performed by Eduard Zirm until 1905.

Detailed explanation-5: -The story of Kannappa Nayanar dispels myths existing among certain religious sects that act as deterrents to widespread acceptance of the concept of eye donation, eg, enucleation disfigures the soul during its heavenward journey, enucleation causes the deceased to be born blind in the next birth, etc.