Background: COVID-19 pandemic has reignited interest in online education as an appealing alternative. The study's goal was to evaluate students' perception of using e-learning, and to identify drivers and barriers the students experienced to the application of e-learning tools. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2020 and May 2020. The data was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire from the students adopting a census sampling method. The findings of Lean et al., as well as the study's objectives, were used to develop the questionnaire. The data was evaluated for descriptive and inferential analyses using SPSS version 21 (IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY, USA). Results: More than one half (52.7%) of the total students (n=228) opined e-learning as a useful method for grasping basic concepts and coming up with new ideas. Pictures, graphs, videos, illustrations, and case studies were among the most beneficial aspects of e-learning (56.1%). The ease of communicating electronically (p=0.045) and smoother interaction between instructor and student (p=0.050) were the major motivators across the colleges. Sluggish internet (p=0.010), misunderstanding about the importance of the study material (p=0.007) and ambiguity about where to begin (p=0.048) were the three significant issues encountered during e-learning across the gender. The most significant disadvantage of having more internet access as a result of online learning was that students spent a significant proportion of their daily time on non-academic activities. Conclusion: Electronic learning is a useful and productive educational tool particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Images, charts, videos, illustrations and case studies can all help to highlight its beauty.

Background: Corneal transplantation is the mainstay procedure performed for sight restoration in patients with corneal blindness, which can be caused by infection, corneal dystrophy, degenerative disorders such as keratoconus or traumatic causes. Most corneal transplants in Saudi Arabia are performed using imported corneas. Aims: To determine the level of knowledge and awareness and the factors affecting corneal donation in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional approach was used targeting the population of Aseer region aged 18 years and above. The data were collected using electronic self-administered questionnaire. The tool covered the participants’ biodemographic data, knowledge related questions and willingness of corneal donation and factors affecting such attitudes. Results: Of the 641 participants, 66.1% were males, 47.6% were in the age group 20 – 30 years and 19.2% claimed to have enough knowledge about corneal donation. The mean knowledge score (SD) was 2.13 (1.757) out of 8. Regarding participants’ attitude, 26.7% were willing to donate their own cornea. The willingness was significantly associated with good level of knowledge (p = 0.008). Females were more inclined to donate their corneas than males (30.9% vs 24.5%, p = 0.025). Conclusion: The study revealed a low level of knowledge of corneal donation in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia. Approximately one quarter of the participants reported willingness of corneal donation. Lack of knowledge was the main barrier, as it was reported by almost two thirds. Key words: Cornea, Donation, Awareness, Penetrating Keratoplasty, Saudi Arabia