'Without the grafts my quality of life would be diminished'

People across the nation are being encouraged to leave no doubt when it comes to their organs and tissue donation decision.

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In Scotland, everyone has a choice when it comes to organ and tissue donation-to be a donor or to opt out.

If people aged 16 and over choose to do nothing, it is assumed they agree to be a donor if they die in circumstances where donation is possible, unless they are in a group for whom the opt out system does not apply or it would be against their views.

Dr David Fowler from Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, cornea transplant recipient, has shared how the gift of donation has transformed his life and why respecting donor wishes is so important.

"Without the transplants, my life would be considerably impoverished," said Dr Fowler.

A keen chess player, avid reader, and traveller, Dr Fowler described how losing his sight would have stripped away many of the things he loves most. Although specially adapted chess sets exist, he is not sure he could have adjusted to them.