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2023 grant recipients aim to advance promising eye and vision research

Dr. Benetz is investigating the utility of automatic analysis via machine learning to provide consistent and accurate cell count assessment of donor corneal endothelial cell images. The intended impact is to create safer procedures for successful corneal transplants. At center, Beth Ann Benetz,... read more

Dr. Benetz is investigating the utility of automatic analysis via machine learning to provide... read more

Eversight awards 2023 Eye & Vision Research Grants

CLEVELAND, Feb. 21, 2023 — The Eversight Center for Vision and Eye Banking Research has awarded four grants to investigators at Case Western Reserve University, Wayne State University, University of Illinois-Chicago and University of Michigan to advance promising eye and vision... read more

CLEVELAND, Feb. 21, 2023 — The Eversight Center for Vision and Eye Banking Research has... read more

Song of the Year Grammy winner sheds light on life-changing donation

Bonnie Raitt—an American blues singer, guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer—won Song of the Year at the 65th Grammy Awards for her song, “Just Like That.” The song was inspired by her friend and fellow musician, John Prine, who died in 2020 following a battle with COVID-19. At... read more

Bonnie Raitt—an American blues singer, guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer—won Song... read more

Eversight recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 1, 2023 – Eversight, a nonprofit eye bank dedicated to restoring sight and preventing blindness worldwide through donation, transplantation and research, has earned the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award for embodying its core culture and creating a positive workplace... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 1, 2023 – Eversight, a nonprofit eye bank dedicated to restoring sight... read more

Cornea and vitamin A: a new perspective | Eversight webinar recap

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director We were joined by Mohammad H. Dastjerdi, MD, of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School for our January webinar "Cornea and vitamin A: a new perspective." The webinar begins with a review of the chemistry, biology and physiology of vitamin A.... read more

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director We were joined by Mohammad H. Dastjerdi,... read more

Manual DALK techniques for keratoconus | Eversight webinar recap

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director Nov. 17, 2022 — We were joined by Dr. Uri Soiberman of the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute for our November 2022 webinar. Dr. Soiberman offered his expertise on manual techniques for deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) surgery in... read more

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director Nov. 17, 2022 — We were joined by Dr.... read more

What you need to know about glaucoma, the “sneak thief of sight”

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an observance that aims to spread awareness about the sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve in the back of your eye. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision... read more

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an observance that aims to spread awareness about the... read more

Trust grants Eversight $25,000 to help restore sight in Cook County

CHICAGO, January 23, 2023 – Eversight, a nonprofit eye bank dedicated to restoring sight and preventing blindness worldwide through donation, transplantation and research, received a $25,000 grant from The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust to support cornea donation and transplantation in... read more

CHICAGO, January 23, 2023 – Eversight, a nonprofit eye bank dedicated to restoring sight and... read more

‘Heroes don’t always wear capes’

At age 17, when Peter DeSarno was playing baseball his junior year of high school, he started noticing he was having some difficulty seeing the ball. It quickly became apparent that he was experiencing serious, rapid decline in his vision. After many trips to various eye specialists in New... read more

At age 17, when Peter DeSarno was playing baseball his junior year of high school, he started... read more

Eversight-backed medical mission restores sight to eight people in Rwanda

In October 2022, Eversight, along with SEE International and Focus, supported a medical mission to Kigali, Rwanda with one of Eversight’s surgeons, Matthew Thompson, MD, of Tower Clock Eye Center in Green Bay, Wisc. Eversight provided Dr. Thompson with eight tissues for this medical... read more

In October 2022, Eversight, along with SEE International and Focus, supported a medical mission... read more