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David Bosch Named Eversight President/CEO
Jul 1, 2019
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 1, 2019 — The Eversight Board of Directors today announced the appointment of David Bosch as president/CEO of the nonprofit organization, which operates in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and South Korea to restore sight and prevent blindness through... read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 1, 2019 — The Eversight Board of Directors today announced the appointment... read more
Gift of Sight Golf Classic in Michigan
Jun 15, 2019
The Gift of Sight Golf Classic in partnership with the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club. Saturday, June 15, 2019 9:30 a.m. shotgun start Washtenaw Golf and Country Club 2955 Packard St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 $145 per golfer Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, continental breakfast, awards, tee gift,... read more
The Gift of Sight Golf Classic in partnership with the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club. Saturday,... read more
Science With Scarlett
Jun 15, 2019
Science With Scarlett is a children's picture book series about a young girl scientist and her teddy bear assistant who do amazing experiments with the reader.The first book in the series is What Color Will It Be? and 15% of the proceeds go to Eversight! Discover something new with Scarlett and... read more
Science With Scarlett is a children's picture book series about a young girl scientist and her... read more
Eversight and Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital unveil eye bank in Pakistan
May 24, 2019
The first of three new world-class eye banks through an Eversight collaboration with Pakistani medical professionals and vision health organizations has opened at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan—a project years in the making. Pakistan President Arif Alvi attended the eye... read more
The first of three new world-class eye banks through an Eversight collaboration with Pakistani... read more
2019 Eye & Vision Research Grants
Apr 12, 2019
The Eversight Eye and Vision Research Grant Program provides funding to emerging and established investigators for new and pioneering research. Awards range from $10,000–$25,000. Grants are intended as seed money to develop promising foundational research, collect initial data and... read more
The Eversight Eye and Vision Research Grant Program provides funding to emerging and... read more
Donor family tribute in Illinois
Mar 9, 2019
Their light shines on Donor family tribute  Saturday, March 9, 2019 Invitation-only event On this day of remembrance we honor those who shared the gift of sight. The starfish is symbolic of healing and renewal, and the donor family tribute is the perfect time to reflect on a loved one's unique and... read more
Their light shines on Donor family tribute  Saturday, March 9, 2019 Invitation-only event On this... read more
Shaping our future
Feb 6, 2019
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Eversight announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Danielle E. Foster, Dr. Shahzad I. Mian and Katheryne L. Zelenock. “We are delighted to welcome Ms. Foster, Dr. Mian and Ms. Zelenock to the Eversight Board of... read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Eversight announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of... read more
Eversight awarded major grant for community outreach
Jan 16, 2019
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Eversight is advancing support for the elimination of corneal blindness thanks to a generous $60,000 grant by the DMC Foundation. The two-year grant will help fund the important work of Eversight to advance the knowledge and support for corneal transplantation and eye, organ... read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Eversight is advancing support for the elimination of corneal blindness thanks... read more
Study finds donor corneas can be safely preserved for longer period
Dec 12, 2018
Efforts from the largest clinical trial in the field of corneal diseases and surgery is paying off. The Cornea Preservation Time Study (CPTS), which began in 2012, involved more than 1,000 patients and 70 researchers from across the United States. Under the leadership of study chair Dr. Jonathan... read more
Efforts from the largest clinical trial in the field of corneal diseases and surgery is paying... read more
November is Eye Donation Month!
Nov 30, 2018
Since it was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, Eye Donation Month is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the importance of registering to be a donor, cornea donation and transplantation. This year’s Eye Donation Month campaign is centered around the theme The Power of... read more
Since it was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, Eye Donation Month is the perfect... read more