Table 2.

Reasons cited for not being willing to donate or not being registered as an eye donor

Reasons	References
Modifiable reasons
Lack of awareness about eye donation or need for more information	13, 23, 26, 27, 33, 40, 51, 57, 58, 61
Feeling that one is too old or unhealthy to donate	23, 40, 51, 61
Nonmodifiable reasons
Desire to maintain body integrity after death	12, 22–24, 39, 40, 48, 58, 59, 61
Concerns about family’s support of the decision to donate	13, 23, 24, 26, 39–41, 58, 59, 61
Religious objections	13, 22, 39, 48, 51, 61
Refusal to discuss the issue	41