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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
DMEK wet lab training
Nov 10, 2018
UCONN Outpatient Pavilion 135 Dowling Way Farmington, CT 06030 Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018  8 a.m.—3 p.m. Registration fee $1,000 Includes Breakfast and lunch DMEK Complete SPS > (yours to take home) Please join us for our DMEK training wet lab featuring Dr. Lorenzo Cervantes... read more
UCONN Outpatient Pavilion 135 Dowling Way Farmington, CT 06030 Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018  8... read more
Night for Sight, Cleveland Museum of Art
Nov 5, 2018
Tickets & sponsorshipsNovember 5, 2018  6:30 p.m.
  Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH, 44106 Cocktails, dinner & program Co-chairs: Jonathan Lass, M.D. and Allen Roth, M.D. 
Legacy Award: William J. Reinhart, M.D., corneal surgeon and past Medical Director of the... read more
Tickets & sponsorshipsNovember 5, 2018  6:30 p.m.
  Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd.,... read more
Cornea transplants offer young recipient a chance for an enriched life
Oct 31, 2018
Duaa Babekr was just 4 years old when she began experiencing vision problems. Realizing their daughter—the second oldest of their five children—would have to struggle to do things that came naturally to other kids was heartbreaking for her parents, but they tried to stay positive. “It... read more
Duaa Babekr was just 4 years old when she began experiencing vision problems. Realizing their... read more