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# The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

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- [The Eye-Bank’s Spring Benefit “20/20 Vision”](https://www.eyedonation.org/the-eye-banks-spring-benefit-20-20-vision/) - On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Veranda's beautiful outdoor patios were filled with friends and supporters of The Eye-Bank clad in festive 1920's style who joined us to raise funds for sight restoration. Guests sipped cocktails in the "secret" speakeasy, enjoyed nostalgic tunes played by the live jazz band and tried their hand at various lawn games, such corn toss and roulette, where they could win raffle tickets for exciting prizes! The weather was perfect, and the food and drinks were delicious.
- [Eye-Bank Supports CLEAR-EC Challenge AI Competition](https://www.eyedonation.org/eye-bank-supports-clear-ec-challenge-ai-competition/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the CLEAR-EC Challenge, a new artificial intelligence competition designed to advance corneal endothelial tissue evaluation. The CLEAR-EC Challenge, led by Lama Al-Aswad, M.D., MPH is hosted in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s Scheie Eye Institute, OPTIC Lab and Huang
- [Remembering Lauren Shields](https://www.eyedonation.org/remembering-lauren-shields/) - Lauren Shields passed away on June 26, 2026 at the age of 26. She was the recipient of The Eye-Bank’s 2018 Young Ambassador Scholarship and a dedicated advocate of donor registration in New York State. Lauren received a life-saving heart transplant when she was only eight years old. Her advocacy journey began shortly after when
- [Staten Island Artist Able to Paint Again](https://www.eyedonation.org/staten-island-artist-able-to-paint-again/) - When Annette Marten begin losing her sight, everyday tasks became challenging. Objects looked flat. Stairs were a daily struggle—was it one step or two? In time, she could no longer simply walk down the sidewalk without her husband to guide her. She faced a variety of challenges, but, as an artist and printmaker, the limitations
- [Eye-Bank Research Program Supports Breakthrough Cell Therapies for Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.eyedonation.org/eye-bank-research-program-supports-breakthrough-cell-therapies-for-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - A new cell therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is showing early promise in preclinical studies using retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells derived from donor eye tissue provided by The Eye-Bank’s newly renamed Patricia Dahl Ocular Tissue Research Program. Preliminary findings were reported in the September 2025 Cell Stem Cell article, “Safety and tolerability of
- [Ethan Kaminsky](https://www.eyedonation.org/ethan-kaminsky/) - The 2026 winner of the STEM Scholarship and a 3,000 award is Staten Island resident Ethan Kaminsky, a rising junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. In his research proposal that qualified him for the STEM Scholarship, he proposed a methodology exploring how an
- [Lillian Huynh](https://www.eyedonation.org/lillian-huynh/) - The 2026 Winner of the Young Ambassador Scholarship and a $3,000 award is Lillian Huynh, a rising junior at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. As part of her project’s outreach efforts qualifying her for the Young Ambassador Scholarship, Lillian shared curated
- [Congratulations 2026 Eye-Bank Scholarship Winners!](https://www.eyedonation.org/congratulations-2026-eye-bank-scholarship-winners/) - Congratulations to the 2026 Eye-Bank Scholarship winners! Lillian Huynh is the recipient of this year’s Young Ambassador Scholarship, and Ethan Kaminsky is the recipient of the STEM Scholarship. Each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship from The Eye-Bank. Young Ambassador Scholarship Winner Lillian Huynh is a rising junior at New York University’s Tisch School of
- [The Patricia Dahl Ocular Tissue Research Program](https://www.eyedonation.org/the-patricia-dahl-ocular-tissue-research-program/) - The Eye-Bank is proud to announce that its research program has been renamed the Patricia Dahl Ocular Tissue Research Program. Patricia Dahl retired from her role as Executive Director and CEO of The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, the world’s first eye bank, on April 15, 2026. The research program renaming serves as a lasting tribute
- [Recap: Donate Life Month 2026](https://www.eyedonation.org/recap-donate-life-month-2026/) - During National Donate Life Month in April, The Eye-Bank participated in a series of events to honor those who have given the gift of sight and life through eye, organ and tissue donation. We also celebrated those whose sight has been restored and those whose lives have been saved and healed because of a donor’s
- [Reception Honoring Patricia Dahl's 45 Years of Sight Restoration](https://www.eyedonation.org/reception-honoring-patricia-dahls-45-years-of-sight-restoration/) - The Eye-Bank honored outgoing CEO & Executive Director Patricia Dahl for her remarkable 45 years of leadership in the eye banking community with a reception at the Wall Street Hotel in Manhattan on April 13th. Board members, surgeons, colleagues from across the world, and friends of The Eye-Bank gathered to celebrate a legacy defined by
- [Eye-Bank Advocates for Expanded Donor Registry Access in New York](https://www.eyedonation.org/legislative-education-day/) - On March 31, Eye-Bank staff and a group of mission-connected volunteers boarded a chartered bus in the early hours of the morning to participate in this year’s Legislative Education Day at the state capital. As a member organization of Donate Life New York State, The Eye-Bank participates in “Leg Ed” Day each year to educate
- [Remember and Rejoice 2026](https://www.eyedonation.org/remember-and-rejoice-2026/) - The Eye-Bank participated in the 29th annual Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) “Remember and Rejoice” ecumenical service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan on Saturday, March 28. Approximately 2,000 members of the transplant community—transplant recipients, donor families, and mission-connected professionals – attended to pay tribute to eye, organ and tissue donors and their families and
- [Health Systems Celebrate Eye Donation Month](https://www.eyedonation.org/health-systems-celebrate-eye-donation-month/) - November is Eye Donation Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of eye donation and corneal transplantation. It is a time to honor eye donors and their families, to celebrate the life-changing experiences of corneal transplant recipients, to promote advancements in ocular research and to encourage individuals to register as eye,
- [The Eye-Bank Appoints Edwin H. Roberts, MPA as New Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer](https://www.eyedonation.org/the-eye-bank-appoints-edwin-h-roberts-mpa-as-new-executive-director-chief-executive-officer/) - The Board of Directors of The Eye-Bank of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Edwin H. Roberts, MPA as its new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 16, 2026. Mr. Roberts brings more than 26 years of experience in eye banking with expertise in regulatory compliance, as well as the
- [The Eye-Bank Announces Leadership Transition](https://www.eyedonation.org/the-eye-bank-announces-leadership-transition/) - In October, Patricia Dahl, Executive Director & CEO of The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration informed the Board of Directors of her plan to retire on April 15, 2026, after 45 years of service to the world’s first Eye-Bank founded in 1944. The Board has appointed Edwin H. Roberts, MPPA, CEBT, the organization’s current Associate Director,
- [The Eye-Bank Expands Research Offerings](https://www.eyedonation.org/the-eye-bank-expands-research-offerings/) - The Eye-Bank’s Research Program plays an important role in advancing new treatments and potential cures for blinding eye diseases. Thanks to the generosity of eye donors who give consent for their gifts to be used for this important purpose, researchers are able to learn more about how eye diseases progress and understand how various conditions
- [Eye Bank Association of America Recognizes Two Leaders of The Eye-Bank](https://www.eyedonation.org/eye-bank-association-of-america-recognizes-two-leaders-of-the-eye-bank/) - At the 2025 The Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) Annual Meeting, two Eye-Bank Directors were recognized for their achievements within the profession. Former Eye-Bank Communications Director Noël Mick Moschetta, who recently retired from the organization after 34-years of service, received the Leonard Heise Award, the highest non-medical distinction presented each year to a member
- [Loving Father Gives the Gift of Sight](https://www.eyedonation.org/a-man-who-loved-and-cherished-everyone/) - David Wibben had a magnetic personality. A long-time resident of Kings Park, NY, Dave, as his friends called him, worked for 35 years as a Physical Education teacher and coach at Walnut Street Elementary School in Uniondale, NY. He always left for work early to spend time with the students who attended the school’s breakfast
- [National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month](https://www.eyedonation.org/national-multiethnic-donor-awareness-month/) - August is National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month, an observance highlighting the importance of saving and improving the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye and tissue donation. Originally established in 1996 as National Minority Donor Awareness Week by the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP), the
- [Happy National Physicians Week: Honoring Our Healthcare Heroes](https://www.eyedonation.org/happy-national-physicians-week-honoring-our-healthcare-heroes/) - National Physicians Week is celebrated from March 25-31 each year to recognize the hard work and dedication of doctors worldwide. The 2025 theme is “Together We Thrive” emphasizing unity in medicine. As The Eye-Bank relies on the expertise and collaboration of physicians throughout our service area, this year’s “unity” theme is particularly meaningful. The Eye-Bank
- [Photographer Regains Sight](https://www.eyedonation.org/photographer-regains-sight/) - In 2015, after falling into a lake with her contact lenses in, professional photographer Alyssa Greenberg’s life changed forever. She experienced severe pain, sensitivity to light, and vision loss. While she sought treatment, Alyssa had to put her career on hold. She could no longer take photographs or even turn on the lights. At first,
- [Brooklyn Father Grateful to See His Son](https://www.eyedonation.org/brooklyn-father-grateful-to-see-his-son/) - When Jamal Moore graduated from high school, he worried that a full, independent adulthood might not be within his reach. His friends were getting their driver’s licenses and pursing their goals, but Jamal felt left behind because he was losing his eyesight. His future seemed increasingly dim. After a series of medical appointments, Jamal was
- [2025: Eye-Bank Recap](https://www.eyedonation.org/2025-eye-bank-recap/) - In 2025, The Eye-Bank expanded its efforts to raise awareness about the life-changing impact of eye donation and ocular research through a series of engaging special events that raised funds and encouraged the public to register as eye, organ and tissue donors. Early in the year, The Eye-Bank piloted the 400 Faces of Sight Restoration,
- [Eye-Bank Hosts Eighth Annual Wing Chu, M.D. Cornea Fellow Day](https://www.eyedonation.org/eye-bank-hosts-eighth-annual-wing-chu-m-d-cornea-fellow-day/) - On November 15, The Eye-Bank hosted the 2025 Wing Chu, M.D. Cornea Fellow Day at its offices on 120 Wall Street in Manhattan. The one-day program began with a morning didactic session, which included a presentation on two types of advanced surgical techniques used for cornea transplants: Descement’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descement’s Stripping
- [2025 R. Townley Paton Fellowship Winner](https://www.eyedonation.org/2025-r-townley-paton-fellowship-winner/) - Congratulations to Ahmad Abdel-Aty, M.D., recipient of The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration’s 2025 R. Townley Paton Ophthalmology Research Fellowship. Dr. Abdel-Aty is a Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Fellow at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. His submission was selected by The Eye-Bank’s Fellowship Review Committee. The $10,000 merit award
- [New York City Council Member Celebrates Sight](https://www.eyedonation.org/new-york-city-council-member-celebrates-sight/) - Seven years ago, New York City Council Member Justin Brannan’s vision began to deteriorate very quickly. “Lights on the highway were totally blinding me,” he recalls. After a series of treatments that did not improve his vision, he was referred to Douglas Lazzaro, M.D., Professor and Vice Chair of Ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health and
- [2025 Fall Benefit ~ Venetian Visions](https://www.eyedonation.org/2025-fall-benefit-venetian-visions/) - The halls were brimming with festivity and generosity at Venetian Visions! While Mother Nature delivered a record-breaking two inches of rain earlier in the day, the skies cleared just in time for a dazzling evening at the Museum of the City of New York.
- [Venetian Visions Shines Bright for Sight](https://www.eyedonation.org/venetian-visions-shines-bright-for-sight/) - On October 30, festivity and generosity filled the halls of the Museum of the City of New York as The Eye-Bank celebrated its Fall Benefit, Venetian Visions. Despite a record-breaking two inches of rainfall earlier in the day, the skies cleared just in time for attendees to come out and enjoy a dazzling evening on
- [DMV Appreciation Month 2025](https://www.eyedonation.org/dmv-appreciation-month-2025/) - September is National DMV Appreciation Month; an observance created by Donate Life America to recognize and thank Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) across the country for their vital role in supporting the Donate Life mission. Each year, Donate Life America, Donate Life New York State and member organizations like ours express gratitude through special events
- [My IT Technician Internship: Matthew Thai](https://www.eyedonation.org/my-it-technician-internship-matthew-thai/) - My name is Matthew Thai, and this is my third summer working as an IT Technician Intern at The Eye-Bank. I am a rising junior at the University at Buffalo studying Computer Science. A Brooklyn native, I attended Brooklyn Technical High School, where I majored in Biological Sciences. After graduating from high school, I chose
- [My Quality Assurance Internship: Christine Park](https://www.eyedonation.org/my-quality-assurance-internship-christine-park/) - My name is Christine Park. I grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, but love to spend a lot of my time exploring the ins-and-outs of New York City. I am a rising Junior at Binghamton University studying Economics and Accounting. My past work experience at an orthodontist’s office submitting documents and insurance claims introduced
- [My Communications Internship: Joel Eulo](https://www.eyedonation.org/my-communications-internship-joel-eulo/) - My name is Joel (Jo-L) Eulo. I am a rising senior concentrating in data science at Babson College, located just outside of Boston, and a New York City native. Every summer during college, I come home to Queens. This summer, my goal was to find at an internship in New York with a non-profit committed
- [Kismeilyn Alcantara](https://www.eyedonation.org/kismeilyn-alcantara/) - The 2025 winner of the Young Ambassador Scholarship and $3,000 award is Valley Stream resident Kismeilyn Alcantara, a graduate of Valley Stream North High School and a Sophomore at Nassau Community College. As part of her winning project, Kismeilyn conducted a tabling event at Nassau Community College where she encouraged faculty and her peers to
- [Independence Regained Through Sight Restoration](https://www.eyedonation.org/independence-regained-through-sight-restoration/) - Cornea Transplant Recipient: Ellen Yoshiuchi Meet Ellen Yoshiuchi, a cornea transplant recipient and resident of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Ellen is making the most of her retirement. With her restored sight, she is able to navigate independently on public transportation; she especially makes use of New York City’s MTA buses. The arts are very important
- [Congratulations to the Eye-Bank Scholarship Winners](https://www.eyedonation.org/congratulations-to-the-eye-bank-scholarship-winners/) - Congratulations to our 2025 Eye-Bank Scholarship winners! Kismeilyn Alcantara is the recipient of the 2025 Young Ambassador Scholarship, and Jonah Keller is the recipient of this year’s STEM Scholarship. Each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship from The Eye-Bank. Young Ambassador Scholarship Winner Kismeilyn Alcantara is a rising sophomore at Nassau Community College pursuing a
- [2025 Spring Benefit ~ Karaoke Night for Sight](https://www.eyedonation.org/2025-spring-benefit-karaoke-night-for-sight/) - On Tuesday, May 20, The Eye-Bank of New York hosted an unforgettable Spring Benefit ~ Karaoke Night for Sight, and our community truly rocked the house! The evening was filled with joyful, high-energy performances ranging from the Beatles to The Darkness, proving that our supporters can sing with as much heart as they give.
- [Eye-Bank Celebrates Nurses Week!](https://www.eyedonation.org/eye-bank-celebrates-nurses-week/) - National Nurses Week is a time to recognize the extraordinary contributions of nurses whose dedication to compassionate patient care improves healthcare outcomes and provides comfort to individuals and local communities. Nurses play an important role in the eye donation process. The Eye-Bank is grateful to the many nurses we work alongside in hospitals across our
- [REMEMBERING DAVID PATON, MD](https://www.eyedonation.org/remembering-david-paton-md/) - David Paton, M.D. passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 94. The son of R. Townley Paton, M.D., The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration’s founder, Dr. Paton was an innovative and prolific ophthalmologist as well as a strong supporter and advocate of The Eye-Bank throughout his lifetime. He contributed to the organization in
- [World Laboratory Day](https://www.eyedonation.org/world-laboratory-day/) - World Laboratory Day is celebrated annually on April 23 to honor the vital role laboratories play in scientific discovery, innovation and societal advancement. The day acknowledges the contributions of laboratory professionals—scientists, researchers and technicians—who work diligently to improve human health, technology and the environment. The Eye Bank is proud to celebrate and show our appreciation
- [Impacting Legislation and Saving Sight](https://www.eyedonation.org/impacting-legislation-and-saving-sight/) - On April 8, Eye-Bank staff and a group of mission-connected volunteers boarded a chartered bus in the early hours of the morning to participate in this year’s Legislative Education Day at the state capital. As a member organization of Donate Life New York State, The Eye-Bank participates in “Leg Ed” Day each year to educate
- [Remember and Rejoice](https://www.eyedonation.org/remember-and-rejoice/) - On Saturday, March 29, The Eye-Bank participated in the 28th annual Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) “Remember and Rejoice” ecumenical service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. Approximately 2,000 members of the transplant community—transplant recipients, donor families, and professionals – were in attendance. The event serves as a tribute to donors and their families and
- [Donor Mother, Board Member, Olympic Torchbearer](https://www.eyedonation.org/donor-mother-board-member-olympic-torchbearer/) - In the summer of 1996, a young mother jogged through Manhattan with fire in her heart and a torch in her hand. Donor Mother Andrea Nordquist proudly represented The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration as a torchbearer for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Andrea’s journey as an advocate for eye donation began more than ten years
- [The Flying Girl Became the Soaring Woman](https://www.eyedonation.org/the-flying-girl-became-the-soaring-woman/) - Women's History Month: Aida de Acosta Breckinridge March is Women’s History Month, a time to highlight the achievements of women whose contributions helped to shape the world as we know it today. Here at The Eye-Bank, that change-making woman was Aida de Acosta Breckinridge, our organization’s first executive director. Those in the eye banking profession
- [What is National Donor Day?](https://www.eyedonation.org/what-is-national-donor-day/) - An Educational Conversation About Eye Donation February 14 has a special meaning for The Eye-Bank. In addition to being Valentine’s Day, it is also National Donor Day. This observance is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to highlight the importance of eye, organ and tissue donation. For The Eye-Bank, it provides
- [Did you know your eye donation can contribute to important research?](https://www.eyedonation.org/did-you-know-your-eye-donation-can-contribute-to-important-research/) - Age-Related Macular Degeneration Interview with YoneJung Yoon, Ph.D. February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, an observance established by the American Macular Degeneration Foundation in 2008 to raise awareness about the national prevalence and impact of the disease. Nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 40 have been diagnosed with some form of
- [New Year, New Vision](https://www.eyedonation.org/new-year-new-vision/) - A Resolution for Eye Donation How to Make Eye Donation Part of Your New Year’s Resolution Educate Yourself: You can visit our website to learn about eye donation and watch real sight-saving stories from real New Yorkers. Contact The Eye-Bank for ways to volunteer and learn about eye donation firsthand. Register to be an Eye
- [2024: Eye-Bank Recap](https://www.eyedonation.org/2024-eye-bank-recap/) - Looking Back on a Year of Eye Donation Looking back on 2024, The Eye-Bank hosted a series of engaging special events that not only raised funds to support our sight-saving programs but also raised awareness about the life-changing impact of eye donation. Through powerful testimonial videos featuring cornea transplant recipients, we shared their journeys of
- [Helping New Yorkers See Again Through Eye Donation](https://www.eyedonation.org/helping-new-yorkers-see-again-through-eye-donation/) - City Health Systems Joined The Eye-Bank to Promote Eye Donation November is Eye Donation Month, an annual observance established by the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) in 1983 to raise awareness about the importance of eye donation and the benefits of corneal transplantation. This past November The Eye-Bank collaborated with hospitals in its service
- [Electrifying Night of Fundraising for the Gift of Sight!](https://www.eyedonation.org/electrifying-night-of-fundraising-for-the-gift-of-sight/) - The Eye-Bank leadership members.
- [2024 Holiday Happy Hour](https://www.eyedonation.org/2024-holiday-happy-hour/) - The spirit of the season was in full swing at the Leadership Council’s Holiday Happy Hour on Friday, November 15, at Electric Shuffle.The shuffleboard tables were buzzing with excitement as members of the Leadership Council and The Eye-Bank community showcased their skills, and the friendly spirit of competition carried over at the silent auction. Winners
- [Why is Eye Donation Month Important?](https://www.eyedonation.org/why-is-eye-donation-month-important/) - November is Eye Donation Month, an annual observance established by the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) in 1983 to raise awareness about the importance of eye donation and the benefits of corneal transplantation. Since 1961, EBAA member eye banks have provided tissue for more than 2 million sight-restoring corneal transplants. Altogether, the efforts of
- [World Sight Day 2024](https://www.eyedonation.org/world-sight-day-2024/) - Happy World Sight Day! This year’s observance designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for October 8, 2024 focuses the world’s attention on how important it is to protect our eyes and vision, especially for children. The goal is to debunk myths regarding vision and move toward a world where children are free from social
- [September is DMV Appreciation Month](https://www.eyedonation.org/september-is-dmv-appreciation-month/) - September is National DMV Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the critical role that Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) across the nation play in restoring sight, saving and healing lives through eye, organ and tissue donation. Each year, Donate Life America (DLA) and its Donate Life State Teams, alongside partner organizations like The
- [The Gift of Sight’s Impact on Mothers](https://www.eyedonation.org/the-gift-of-sights-impact-on-mothers/) - Happy Mother’s Day from The Eye-Bank! In this time of celebration and gratitude, The gift of sight brightens the lives of mothers and their children.
- [Abou Fofana](https://www.eyedonation.org/abou-fofana/) - Abou Fofana is the 2024 winner of the Eye-Bank’s STEM scholarship for $3,000. Abou is a rising sophomore at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, where he is enrolled in the computer science program. In his STEM research paper, he proposed a method of increasing awareness for eye donation that utilizes virtual
- [Hannah Ganson](https://www.eyedonation.org/hannah-ganson/) - The winner of this year's $3,000 Young Ambassador Scholarship is Hannah Ganson, a graduate of Commack High School who will begin her first year at the University of Rhode Island’s College of Nursing in the fall. Her winning public education project focused on conducting outreach efforts at Nassau Community College including tabling at the college's
- [2024 Spring Benefit ~ Disco Night](https://www.eyedonation.org/2024-spring-benefit-disco-night/) - Disco Night was "outta sight!" On Thursday, May 16, the Bohemian, Benevolent and Literary Association on Manhattan's Upper East Side was livelier than ever for The Eye-Bank's Spring Benefit. Guests dressed in disco glam moved and grooved under the disco ball to popular dance hits from the 70's all while supporting The Eye-Bank.
- [New Educational Module for Funeral Directors](https://www.eyedonation.org/new-educational-module-for-funeral-directors/) - Funeral Directors play an important role in the eye donation process and can help honor the wishes of those who want to give the beautiful gift of sight to New Yorkers in need. They can also provide information about eye donation and donor registration when helping individuals and families make end-of-life decisions or conduct advanced
- [YoneJung Yoon, PhD Leads The Eye-Bank’s Innovative Research Efforts](https://www.eyedonation.org/yonejung-yoon-phd-leads-the-eye-banks-innovative-research-efforts/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration is equipped with a state-of-the-art Ocular Laboratory and has an in-house research team dedicated to helping advance the development of new treatments and cures for blinding eye diseases and supporting important research into the effects certain conditions have on ocular cells. This work is led by The Eye-Bank’s Research and
- [Remember & Rejoice 2024](https://www.eyedonation.org/remember-rejoice-2024/) - Grateful Mother of Three Thanks Donor Families
- [Meet Raeya: Cornea Transplant Recipient, Artist and Athlete](https://www.eyedonation.org/meet-raeya-cornea-transplant-recipient-artist-and-athlete/) - Raeya, a 14-year-old high school student living in Upstate New York is constantly busy—but that’s how she prefers things. When she is not studying or playing goalie for her travel ice hockey team, she is creating art animation projects or rehearsing for her school’s latest musical. “I love theater, especially musicals, I just think they’re
- [Eye-Bank Scholarships](https://www.eyedonation.org/eye-bank-scholarships/) - 2024 Eye-Bank Young Ambassador and STEM Scholarship Applications Due May 15th General Scholarship Eligibility Criteria All applicants must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited 2 or 4-year degree program and reside within The Eye-Bank’s service area: New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley. If you attend school elsewhere but formally
- [Eye Donation Furthers Research Developments for Retinal Eye Diseases](https://www.eyedonation.org/eye-donation-furthers-research-developments-for-retinal-eye-diseases/) - Thanks to the generosity of eye donors, The Eye-Bank of New York provides cornea tissue for over one thousand sight-restoring corneal transplants each year. We also supply tissue to a variety of researchers who are developing new treatments and cures of blinding eye disease like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma, two of the leading
- [Does Eye Donation Affect Funeral Arrangements?](https://www.eyedonation.org/does-eye-donation-affect-funeral-arrangements/) - People considering donation often have questions about how eye donation will affect funeral plans. Donating should not delay funeral arrangements or affect having open-casket viewing.
- [Crain's New York Discusses New York State Donate Life Registry](https://www.eyedonation.org/crains-new-york-discusses-new-york-state-donate-life-registry/) - Earlier this month, Crain’s New York Business interviewed Donate Life New York State (DLNYS) Executive Director Aisha Tator...
- [What is Cornea Transplant Surgery?](https://www.eyedonation.org/what-is-cornea-transplant-surgery/) - Cornea transplants can treat or cure many types of blinding eye diseases or injuries aff ecting the cornea, the clear, outer covering of the eye. Cornea transplants can only be performed by an ophthalmologist who is a cornea or ophthalmic surgeon. Here is what a patient might expect if a cornea transplant is required to
- [Stages Of Corneal Transplant Surgery](https://www.eyedonation.org/stages-of-corneal-transplant-surgery/) - Cornea transplants can treat or cure many types of blinding eye diseases or injuries affecting the cornea, the clear, outer covering of the eye. Cornea transplants can only be performed by an ophthalmologist who is a cornea or ophthalmic surgeon. Here is what a patient might expect if a cornea transplant is required to restore
- [Who Can Be an Eye Donor?](https://www.eyedonation.org/who-can-be-an-eye-donor/) - Almost anyone between the ages of 3 and 75 may be an eye donor and the blood type of the donor does not need to match that of the recipient.
- [2022 Fall Benefit](https://www.eyedonation.org/2022-fall-benefit/) - Jazzed About Sight 2022 On Tuesday, October 18th, 2022, The Bohemian Hall on the Upper East Side was filled with excitement as generous friends and supporters gathered to enjoy an elegant evening while raising funds for Eye-Bank programs.The night began with autumn cocktails followed by a three course Italian dinner, presented by celebrated Chef Michele
- [2023 Fall Benefit ~ Salsa Night for Sight](https://www.eyedonation.org/2023-fall-benefit-salsa-night-for-sight/) - 2023 FALL BENEFIT Salsa Night For Sight The Eye-Bank’s Fall Benefit returned to the Bohemian Hall on Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Tuesday, October 17 to a packed crowd of surgeons, contributors, community members, foodies and music lovers. “Salsa Night for Sight” was a hit! Guests danced to an incredible set by Frankie Morales and
- [Laura Medina](https://www.eyedonation.org/laura-medina/) - New York City resident Laura Medina is the 2023 winner of the Eye-Bank’s STEM scholarship. Laura is a rising senior at SUNY College of Optometry. She has spearheaded multiple programs aimed at increasing healthcare access, including traveling to Grenada, Mexico, and rural upstate New York to offer free eye exams and cataract surgeries to underserved
- [Adriana Eugenio](https://www.eyedonation.org/adriana-eugenio/) - The 2023 winner of the Young Ambassador Scholarship and a $3,000 award is Adriana Eugenio, a graduate of Farmingdale High School now enrolled at Nassau Community College studying physical education. Adriana is currently serving in the New York Army National Guard and is a member of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success. Inspired
- [Elyas Adam Masrour](https://www.eyedonation.org/elyas-adam-masrour/) - The first winner of The Eye-Bank’s recently established STEM Scholarship and 2021 recipient of the $3,000 award is Elyas Adam Masrour. A resident of Setauket, NY, Elyas is a sophomore at The University of Maryland College Park. His research submission detailed a proposed method of increasing awareness for eye donation and enrollment in the New
- [Kaylin Camidge](https://www.eyedonation.org/kaylin-camidge/) - Brooklyn resident Kaylin Camidge, a Macauly Honors Brooklyn College Alumnus, is the winner of the 2022 award in the amount of $3,000 given to students pursuing education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM). She is entering her first year of medical school at Georgetown University. In her application’s Social Science research paper, Kaylin
- [Charles Hager](https://www.eyedonation.org/charles-hager/) - A graduating senior at Lindenhurst High School, Charles Hager was inspired to create greater awareness about donation once he understood the good it can accomplish. As a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital, Charles arranged to conduct a tabling event on the same day as the hospital’s blood drive in order to benefit from the increased
- [Tamara Aqil](https://www.eyedonation.org/tamara-aqil/) - Tamara Aqil is enrolled in the undergraduate nursing program at Excelsior College with plans to advance her career. Currently a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Elmhurst Hospital, Tamara delivered an informative presentation about eye, organ and tissue donation to her fellow operating room nurses. To enhance her presentation, she created an eye-catching standing visual that
- [Flor Centeno](https://www.eyedonation.org/flor-centeno/) - Flor Centeno, a Nassau Community College sophomore, is the 2017 winner of The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration’s Young Ambassador Scholarship. Flor was awarded the scholarship for successfully promoting the message of eye, organ and tissue donation at the college’s Spring Festival. She distributed flyers, educated attendees and assisted those interested in signing-up in the New
- [Lauren Shields](https://www.eyedonation.org/lauren-shields/) - Lauren Shields attended Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia, NY and has engaged in legislative advocacy efforts on behalf of eye, organ and tissue donation since she received a heart transplant at the age of 9. Her volunteer work helped to establish Lauren’s Law which makes the option of joining the NYS Donate Life Registry
- [Katherine Edell](https://www.eyedonation.org/katherine-edell/) - Katherine Edell, a graduate of South Side High School in Rockville Center, created awareness about donation among beachgoers in her Long Island community by distributing brochures and promotional materials as well as establishing an eye, organ and tissue donation informational booth at the café where she works as a barista. Katherine also utilized social media,
- [Keli Evelin Lopez](https://www.eyedonation.org/keli-evelin-lopez/) - Keli Evelin Lopez is the recipient of the 2019 Young Ambassador Scholarship award in the amount of $3,000. The Suffolk county resident successfully promoted the donation message with a particular focus on eye donation resulting in individuals signing up in the Donate Life Registry. At three separate tabling events, Keli invited those visiting her table
- [Shanaiyah Brown](https://www.eyedonation.org/shanaiyah-brown/) - The 2021 Young Ambassador Scholarship winner and recipient of the $3,000 award is Shanaiyah Brown. A resident of New York City, Shanaiyah is a sophomore at SUNY Binghamton. As part of her winning project, Shanaiyah raised awareness about the importance of eye donation on social media by producing a compelling slideshow on the issue including
- [Timothy Brennan](https://www.eyedonation.org/timothy-brennan/) - The 2022 winner of the Young Ambassador Scholarship and $3,000 award is Garden City resident Timothy Brennan, a graduate of Regis High School in Manhattan and a Sophomore at Georgetown University. Timothy was inspired to apply by his aunt, who has persevered through more than one kidney transplant. He has been an advocate for donation during high school and
- [Spring for Sight 2022](https://www.eyedonation.org/spring-benefit-2022/) - The Eye-Bank’s Spring Benefit – Spring for Sight – was an outstanding success! On Tuesday, May 10, Soho’s premier venue, Veranda, with its beautiful outdoor patios, was filled with friends and supporters of The Eye-Bank who were very happy to finally reunite in person to raise funds for sight restoration. Guests sipped specialty cocktails and
- [Foresight 2021](https://www.eyedonation.org/foresight-2021/) - In October 2021, The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, the German Society of Tissue Transplantation (DGFG) and the Veneto Eye Bank Foundation hosted Foresight 2021. The international virtual scientific session addressed how eye banks can effectively work with industry without compromising their non-profit status to create new and innovative treatments for blinding eye diseases through cellular
- [Celebrating You!](https://www.eyedonation.org/celebrating-you/) - Celebrating You! Celebrating You! premiered The Eye-Bank’s new video produced in the manner of a photographic timeline highlighting special people and milestones in The Eye-Bank’s 75-year history. Participants also viewed a heart-warming memoriam photo montage paying tribute to eye donors followed by video greetings from a donor daughter, Ileana Quinones, and donor sister, Helen Fuentes.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.eyedonation.org/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration helps to cure blindness by providing donor eye tissue for sight-saving cornea transplants, medical education and research.
- [About Donation](https://www.eyedonation.org/about-donation/) - ABOUT DONATION BLOG Eye-Bank Supports CLEAR-EC Challenge AI Competition July 20, 2026 Remembering Lauren Shields July 13, 2026 Staten Island Artist Able to Paint Again July 8, 2026 Eye-Bank Research Program Supports Breakthrough Cell Therapies for Age-Related Macular Degeneration June 29, 2026 Congratulations 2026 Eye-Bank Scholarship Winners! June 15, 2026 Recap: Donate Life Month 2026
- [Researchers](https://www.eyedonation.org/researchers/) - The Eye-Bank’s Patricia Dahl Ocular Tissue Research Program provides quality donor eye tissue to support advancements in ocular research. The program provides customized “control” and diseased ocular research tissues to assist with ocular, neurodegenerative and metabolic studies. Research Tissue Request Fully Equipped Ocular Laboratory Biosafety cabinet 2 (BSC2) Dissection microscope Light microscope with camera CO2
- [News and Events](https://www.eyedonation.org/news-and-events/) - News and Events. New Yorkers Need You. Look for The Eye-Bank’s New Ad Campaign! New Yorkers are finding out how to Be a Better New Yorker by signing up to become eye, organ and tissue donors at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Help a fellow New Yorker and check the “Yes” box when you visit
- [Transplant](https://www.eyedonation.org/transplant/) - TRANSPLANT Transplant Tissue Request Quality Transplant Tissue The Eye-Bank is able to meet all types of ophthalmic surgical needs including: penetrating keratoplasty (PK) endothelial keratoplasty (EK) anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) limbal stem cell transplants orbital reconstruction and glaucoma implants. Quality Service Our state-of-the-art ocular laboratory operates 24/7 to recover, process and distribute donated ocular tissue
- [STEM Scholarship – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/la-beca-de-stem-del-banco-de-ojos/) - (LA CIENCIA, TECNOLOGÍA, INGENIERÍA, Y MATEMÁTICAS) DEL BANCO DE OJOS Para solicitar, estudiantes deben cumplir con todos los siguientes requisitos: Residir dentro del área de servicio del Banco de Ojos: la Ciudad de Nueva York, Long Island, y el región sur del valle del Hudson (los condados de Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, y Orange). Ser estudiante
- [Financial Reports](https://www.eyedonation.org/financial-reports/) - Document You can download the reader here. A copy of the Annual Report BSW-497 can be obtained on request from the Attorney General’s Office, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 or from The Eye-Bank. @eyebankny 212-742-9000
- [Volunteer – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/ofrezcase-como-voluntario/) - Ofrézcase como Voluntario. El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Vista cuenta con voluntarios que nos ayudan a educar al público sobre la importancia de la donación de córnea. Ud. puede ayudar a marcar la diferencia diciéndole a otros sobre de la necesidad de la donación de ojos y el bien que pueden
- [Home – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/es/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration (El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Visión) es el primer banco de ojos del mundo.
- [Leadership Council](https://www.eyedonation.org/leadership-council/) - THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL As advocates and ambassadors, the Leadership Council comprises mid-career professionals who promote The Eye-Bank’s mission through outreach and fundraising efforts aimed at increasing awareness of the need for and benefits of eye donation. Send queries about joining the Leadership Council to info@ebsr.org. Katya Geltser Mrs. Geltser is a life science industry consultant
- [Jamals Story donate monthly video](https://www.eyedonation.org/jamals-story-donate-monthly-video/)
- [Young Ambassador Scholarship Criteria](https://www.eyedonation.org/young-ambassador-scholarship-criteria/) - Eye-Bank_Ad_(English).pdfEye-Bank_Ad_(Spanish).pdfLink to videosLink to BlogLink to Instagram We look forward to receiving your application. YOUNG AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS. Kismeilyn Alcantara 2025 Winner The 2025 winner of the Young Ambassador Scholarship and $3,000 award is Valley Stream resident Kismeilyn Alcantara, a graduate of Valley Stream North High School and a Sophomore at Nassau Community College. As
- [Spanish - Gift of Life Donor Medal](https://www.eyedonation.org/medalla-del-donante/) - La Medalla de Donante del Regalo de la Vida El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Vista depende de donantes desinteresados para ayudarnos a proveer tejido ocular de donantes para trasplantes de córnea que restauren la vista, y para la educación médica e investigación sobre el tratamiento y la cura de otras enfermedades
- [Legacy Gifts](https://www.eyedonation.org/legacy/) - Your Legacy of Sight Help restore vision to future generations by making The Eye-Bank part of your estate planning. Your Legacy of Sight Help restore vision to future generations by making The Eye-Bank part of your estate planning. Your Legacy of SightHelp restore vision to future generations by making The Eye-Bank part of your estate
- [Scholarship](https://www.eyedonation.org/scholarship/) - SCHOLARSHIPS THE EYE-BANKYOUNG AMBASSADORSCHOLARSHIPIN MEMORY OFCHRISTOPHER NORDQUIST. This annual scholarship in the amount of $3,000 is open to eligible high school seniors and college students for helping to spread the message about the importance of eye donation through public education and awareness efforts. [Read more…] THE EYE-BANKFOR SIGHT RESTORATIONSTEM SCHOLARSHIPIN MEMORY OFJAMES FABIAN. Students pursuing
- [FAQ’s](https://www.eyedonation.org/faqs/) - FAQs. Almost anyone can be an eye donor after death and leave the beautiful gift of sight to someone in need. Final determination of how donor tissue can be used will occur when it is evaluated in The Eye-Bank laboratory. The following are answers to frequently asked questions. If you would like additional information, The
- [About The Eye-Bank.](https://www.eyedonation.org/about-the-eye-bank/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration is the world’s first eye bank. Established in New York City in 1944, it is an independent, non-profit organization devoted to restoring sight through eye donation and corneal transplantation, as well as providing ocular tissue for research into treatment and cures for other eye diseases. Since The Eye-Bank was founded,
- [Stem Scholarship](https://www.eyedonation.org/stem-scholarship/) - Jonah Keller 2025 Winner Jonah Keller is the winner of the 2025 STEM Scholarship in the amount of $3,000. A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. This fall, Jonah is entering her first year of Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania.
- [Fall Benefit](https://www.eyedonation.org/fallbenefit/) - Donate
- [DanceOffer](https://www.eyedonation.org/danceoffer/) - THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT! NOW ENJOY THIS GIFT OF DANCE FROM PIEL CANELA DANCE SCHOOL Classes include: Salsa, Samba, Swing, Pilates and more! Enjoy a FREE MONTH at Piel Canela Dance School! * Promo Code valid until December 1 Go to memberships.pielcaneladancers.com Select “Become a Member” Enter your info and
- [Reports](https://www.eyedonation.org/reports/)
- [Fall Benefit 2025 Video](https://www.eyedonation.org/fall-benefit-2025-video/)
- [Spanish –  Sea Donante](https://www.eyedonation.org/sea-donante/) - Los ojos que son donados se usan para curar la ceguera de la córnea a través del trasplante. Los ojos también pueden ser usados en cirugías de restitución
- [Blog](https://www.eyedonation.org/blog/) - Topics
- [News and Events – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/noticias-y-eventos/) - NOTICIAS Y EVENTOS ¡Se Buscan Héroes! ¡Busca la Nueva Campaña Publicitaria del Banco de Ojos! Los neoyorquinos cotidianos se están convirtiendo en héroes cuando se inscriben como donantes de ojos, órganos y tejidos en el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados. ¡Y tú también puedes! Ayuda a un compañero neoyorquino por marcar la casilla “Sí” cuando visitas
- [The Medical Advisory Board – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/el-consejo-asesor-medico/) - EL CONSEJO ASESOR MÉDICO. Himani Goyal, M.D., Chair Dr. Goyal is part of the Faculty Group Practice of NYU Langone Health in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. A graduate of The College of New Jersey, she received her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She completed an internship in internal medicine
- [Contact Us](https://www.eyedonation.org/contact-us/) - Our offices and ocular laboratory are located at: The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 Telephone: (212) 742-9000 Email: info@ebsr.org If you are a surgeon or a researcher please click here to login or create an account.
- [Spanish - Other ways to give](https://www.eyedonation.org/otras-maneras-de-dar/) - Eventos Especiales, Regalos de Patrimonios y Fideicomisos y la Sociedad del Legado de Paton, Regalos de Acciones y Fondos Asesorados por Donantes, La Recaudación
- [Request Transplant Tissue.](https://www.eyedonation.org/request-transplant-tissue/)
- [Spanish –  Escriba a su familia donante](https://www.eyedonation.org/escriba-a-su-familia-donante/) - Escriba a la familia de su donante. Recibir el regalo de la vista es un regalo muy especial y ciertamente merece agradecimiento. Les animamos a los pacientes que han recibido trasplantes de las córneas a mandar una carta de agradecimiento a las familias de sus donantes. Esto puede hacerse anónimamente por medio del Banco de
- [Young Ambassador Scholarship Criteria – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/criterios-de-la-beca-de-embajador-joven/) - Adriana Eugenio Ganador de 2022 El ganador de 2022 de la Beca de Embajador Joven y el premio de $3,000 es Timothy Brennan, residente de Garden City, graduado de la Escuela Secundaria Regis en Manhattan y estudiante de segundo año en la Universidad de Georgetown. Timothy fue inspirado para solicitar por su tía, que ha
- [Terms and Conditions - Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/terminos-y-condiciones/) - TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES. A. Aceptación del Acuerdo AL UTILIZAR ESTE SITIO WEB, UD. INDICA QUE HA LEÍDO, RECONOCE Y ACEPTA ESTAR OBLIGADO POR LAS POLÍTICAS, TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES ESTABLECIDOS A CONTINUACIÓN (ESTE “ACUERDO”) EN SU TOTAL SIN LIMITACIÓN O CALIFICACIÓN, ASÍ COMO TODAS LAS LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS APLICABLES, COMO SI HACE ESCRITO Y FIRMADO A
- [Privacy Policy – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/politica-de-privacidad/) - POLÍTICA DE PRIVACIDAD. The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, Inc. 120 Wall Street 3rd Floor New York, NY 10005 (212) 742-9000 o envíenos un correo electrónico a info@ebsr.org Nuestro Compromiso a la Seguridad en Línea El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Vista se esfuerza por respetar la privacidad de sus visitantes en línea.
- [Contact Us – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/contactenos/) - CONTÁCTENOS. Por favor proporcione su información de contacto para que podamos responder a su consulta. Proporcionar información adicional hace que sea más fácil para nosotros comunicar con Ud. "*" indicates required fields Nombre* Apellido* Correo Electrónico* TeléfonoInscríbame para recibir correos electrónicos del Banco de OjosTópico de Consulta* ¿Cómo podemos ayudar?*¿Ud. es inscrito como Donante de
- [Spanish – Our History](https://www.eyedonation.org/spanish-nuestra-historia/) - NUESTRA HISTORIA. El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Vista es un pionero en el ámbito del trasplante. El 15 de diciembre de 1944, la organización fue fundada en la ciudad de Nueva York por el oftalmólogo y cirujano de córnea R. Townley Paton, M.D., y encabezada por la Sra. Aida Breckinridge, una
- [Spanish – Acerca Del Eye-bank](https://www.eyedonation.org/acerca-del-eye-bank/) - ACERCA DEL BANCO DE OJOS. El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Vista es el primer banco de ojos del mundo. Fundado en la Ciudad de Nueva York en 1944, es una organización privada sin fines de lucro dedicada a restaurar la vista por medio de las donaciones de los ojos y el
- [Privacy Policy.](https://www.eyedonation.org/privacy-policy/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, Inc. 120 Wall Street 3rd Floor New York, NY 10005 (212) 742-9000 or email us at info@ebsr.org Our Commitment to Online Security The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration makes efforts to respect the privacy of its online visitors. At our site, we do not collect personally identifiable information from individuals unless
- [Spanish – Escriba A Un Receptor.](https://www.eyedonation.org/escriba-a-un-receptor/) - ESCRIBA A UN RECEPTOR. Recibir el regalo de la vista es un regalo muy especial y ciertamente merece agradecimiento. Les animamos a los pacientes que han recibido trasplantes de córneas a mandar una carta de agradecimiento a sus familias donantes.Quizás como miembro de una familia donante, también Ud. quiera comunicarse con el receptor de la
- [Scholarship – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/becas/) - BECAS LA BECA DE EMBAJADOR JOVEN DEL BANCO DE OJOS EN MEMORIA DE CHRISTOPHER NORDQUIST. Esta beca anual por un monto de $3,000 está abierta a estudiantes elegibles de último año de secundaria y estudiantes universitarios por ayudar a difundir el mensaje sobre la importancia de la donación de ojos a través de esfuerzos de
- [Spanish –  Preguntas Frecuentes](https://www.eyedonation.org/preguntas-frecuentes/) - PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES. Casi todas las personas pueden ser donantes de ojos después de la muerte y pueden dejar el hermoso regalo de la vista a alguien que la necesite. La determinación final de cómo se puede usar el tejido donado ocurrirá cuando lo ha hecho evaluado en el laboratorio del Banco de Ojos. Las siguientes
- [Spanish – Cirugia De Trasplante](https://www.eyedonation.org/cirugia-de-trasplante/) - Cirugía de Trasplante. Cirugía de Trasplante de la Córnea Los trasplantes de la córnea pueden tratar o curar muchos tipos de enfermedades de la vista que causan la ceguera o heridas que afectan la córnea, la cubierta transparente delantera del ojo.Los trasplantes de la córnea solo se puede realizar por un oftalmólogo que es cirujano
- [Spanish – Who Leads The Eye-Bank](https://www.eyedonation.org/quien-dirige-el-banco-de-ojos/) - ¿QUIÉN DIRIGE EL BANCO DE OJOS?. El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Visión es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) financiada con fondos privados. Su laboratorio de tejido ocular in situ (24 horas/7days horas) está sujeto a las regulaciones establecidas por el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York y
- [Leadership Council – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/consejo-de-liderazgo-del-banco-de-ojos/) - CONSEJO DE LIDERAZGO DEL BANCO DE OJOS. As advocates and ambassadors, the Leadership Council comprises mid-career professionals who promote The Eye-Bank’s mission through outreach and fundraising efforts aimed at increasing awareness of the need for and benefits of eye donation. Send queries about joining the Leadership Council to info@ebsr.org. Como defensores y embajadores, el Consejo
- [Responsibilities and Benefits – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/responsabilidades-y-beneficios/) - RESPONSABILIDADES Y BENEFICIOS. El Banco de Ojos para la Restauración de la Visión, el primer banco de ojos del mundo, se dedica a restaurar la vista a través de donaciones de ojos y trasplantes de córnea, así como a proporcionar tejido ocular para la investigación sobre el tratamiento y la cura de otras enfermedades oculares.
- [Who Leads The Eye-Bank?](https://www.eyedonation.org/who-leads-the-eye-bank/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its on-site ocular tissue laboratory (24-hour/7days) is subject to regulations set by the New York State Health Department and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It also meets the highest accreditation standards established by the Eye Bank Association of America. The administration
- [Board Of Directors – Spanish](https://www.eyedonation.org/la-junta-directiva/) - LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA. Leo Corbett, Presidente Elegido miembro de la Junta en 2014, el Sr. Corbett es Co-Presidente de Community Partners (Socios Comunitarios), el programa de consultoría pro bono para organizaciones sin fines de lucro del Harvard Business School Club de Nueva York. Anteriormente, fue socio gerente de un fondo de inversión en fase inicial,
- [Member](https://www.eyedonation.org/member/) - MEMBER LOGIN. Forgot password? Click here to reset password.
- [Videos](https://www.eyedonation.org/videos/) - Videos Meet transplant recipients and donor family members and learn how eye donation has made a difference in their lives.
- [Become a Donor.](https://www.eyedonation.org/become-a-donor/) - Donating your eyes and other organs and tissues at death can restore sight and health to persons in need. Eye donations are used for sight-saving cornea transplants, reconstructive eye surgeries, medical education and research into other blinding eye diseases such as glaucoma and diseases of the retina.
- [MAB](https://www.eyedonation.org/mab/) - MAB LOGIN. Forgot password? Click here to rest password.
- [The Medical Advisory Board.](https://www.eyedonation.org/medical-advisory-board/) - The Medical Advisory Board advises and consults with the Medical Director and the Board of Directors concerning the technical and medical problems.
- [Board Of Directors](https://www.eyedonation.org/board-of-directors/) - The Board of Directors consists of the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer as well as several regular members.
- [Transplant Surgery.](https://www.eyedonation.org/transplant-surgery/) - Cornea Transplant Surgery Cornea transplants can treat or cure many types of blinding eye diseases or injuries affecting the cornea, the clear, outer covering of the eye. Cornea transplants can only be performed by an ophthalmologist who is a cornea or ophthalmic surgeon. Here is what a patient might expect if a cornea transplant is
- [Write Your Donor Family.](https://www.eyedonation.org/cornea-recipients/) - Receiving the gift of sight is a very special gift, one that certainly deserves a thank you. We encourage cornea transplant patients to send a thank-you letter to their donor families. This may be done anonymously through The Eye-Bank. Many donor families find great comfort in knowing that their donation has improved the lives of
- [Our History.](https://www.eyedonation.org/our-history/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration is a pioneer in the field of transplantation. On December 15, 1944, the organization was founded in New York City by ophthalmologist and cornea surgeon, R. Townley Paton, M.D., and spearheaded by Mrs. Aida Breckinridge, a public relations powerhouse and the organization’s first Executive Director. How their revolutionary work cured
- [Responsibilities and Benefits](https://www.eyedonation.org/responsibilities-and-benefits/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, the world’s first eye bank, is devoted to restoring sight through eye donations and cornea transplants, as well as providing ocular tissue for research into treatment and cures for other eye diseases. Public awareness about the need for eye donations is a key component of our efforts to restore sight
- [Registration.](https://www.eyedonation.org/registration-tissue-request/) - Please register with your details below to request transplant tissue or research tissue.
- [Member Profile.](https://www.eyedonation.org/member-profile/)
- [Forgot password](https://www.eyedonation.org/forgot-password/)
- [Employment](https://www.eyedonation.org/employment/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration is able to provide donor eye tissue for ocular surgeries that give the gift of sight to more than 1,300 men, women and children each year thanks to our generous eye donors, skilled cornea surgeons and the collective efforts of The Eye-Bank staff who play an important role in helping
- [Write To A Recipient.](https://www.eyedonation.org/donor-families/) - Receiving the gift of sight is a very special gift, one that certainly deserves a “thank you”. We encourage cornea transplant patients to send a thank-you letter to their donor families. Perhaps, as a donor family member, you also may wish to communicate with the recipient of your loved one’s donation. This may be done
- [Volunteer.](https://www.eyedonation.org/volunteer/) - The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration relies on volunteers to help us educate the public about the importance of cornea donation. You can help make a difference by telling others about the need for eye donation and the good it can do. As part of our Speakers’ Bureau, donor family members, transplant recipients and others who
- [Terms And Conditions.](https://www.eyedonation.org/terms-and-conditions/) - A. Assent to Agreement BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ, ACKNOWLEDGE, AND ASSENT TO BE BOUND BY THE POLICIES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW (THIS “AGREEMENT”) IN THEIR ENTIRETY WITHOUT LIMITATION OR QUALIFICATION, AS WELL AS ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AS IF YOU HAD HAND WRITTEN AND SIGNED
- [Join the Paton Legacy Society](https://www.eyedonation.org/join-the-paton-legacy-society/) - Over the years, tens of thousands of people have restored sight because of the generosity of dedicated and thoughtful people who have made The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration part of their legacies as a greater opportunity for giving. Ever since R. Townley Paton, M.D. founded The Eye-Bank in 1944, The Eye-Bank has been the fortunate

## Videos

- [Eye Bank Dr Chu](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/eye-bank-dr-chu)
- [Vanessa and Chris Williams](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/vanessa-and-chris-williams)
- [Annette's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/annettes-story)
- [Jamal's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/jamals-story)
- [Alyssa's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/alyssas-story)
- [Nancy's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/nancys-story)
- [Andrea's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/andreas-story)
- [Ellen's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/ellens-story)
- [Greyson's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/greysons-story)
- [Oscar's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/oscars-story)
- [Raeya and Jacqueline's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/raeya-and-jacquelines-story)
- [James's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/jamess-story)
- [Austin's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/austins-story)
- [Tina and Stavroula's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/tina-and-stavroulas-story)
- [Dominique’s story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/dominiques-story)
- [Elena's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/elenas-story)
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- [Christian's Story](https://www.eyedonation.org/video/christians-story)
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