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Empowering global eye banking: Eversight experts head to Indonesia
Dec 10, 2024
In September 2024, Eversight International Program Director David Lee and Tissue Processing Director Nicholas Hicks, participated in a transformative training session during World Eye Bank Symposium 2024 (WEBS) hosted by the Asian Eye Bank Association (AEBA) in Jakarta, Indonesia. This session... read more
In September 2024, Eversight International Program Director David Lee and Tissue Processing... read more
A legacy of love
Dec 9, 2024
From the moment she could remember, Holley Tygrett knew her mother, Colleen Bente, was extraordinary. Colleen was more than just a loving mother and grandmother; she was an organ recipient and eye donor, a woman who embodied service, compassion and creativity in all areas of her life.\n\nA life of... read more
From the moment she could remember, Holley Tygrett knew her mother, Colleen Bente, was... read more
Northwest Indiana boy discovers the joy of color & life through cornea donation
Dec 6, 2024
At just four years old, Oliver Chavez is discovering the world in ways his family once feared might never be possible thanks to the generosity of two donors who gave Oliver the gift of sight through cornea transplants. \n\nA mother's intuition: Seeking answers for Oliver\n\nFrom the time he was a... read more
At just four years old, Oliver Chavez is discovering the world in ways his family once feared might... read more
Gratitude and healing during the holidays
Dec 2, 2024
By: Chad Spangler, Programs & Partnerships Director During the holidays, we pause to give thanks and gratitude. At Eversight, we are eternally grateful for our donors and their families, as well as the selfless decision they made to give the gifts of sight, life, and mobility. This season can... read more
By: Chad Spangler, Programs & Partnerships Director During the holidays, we pause to give... read more
Leaving a legacy through eye donation
Nov 21, 2024
Leaving a legacy through eye donation\n\nWhen we think about the gift of sight through eye donation, we often consider the recipients who open their eyes to a clearer world. But the impact reaches far beyond one person’s vision, deeply touching both donor families, recipients, their communities... read more
Leaving a legacy through eye donation\n\nWhen we think about the gift of sight through eye... read more
Eversight at AAO 2024: Learning, connections & new insights
Nov 20, 2024
In October, Eversight team members had the privilege of attending two industry events in the ophthalmology world: the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum (CEBF) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2024 conference. These conferences offered an invaluable blend of education, networking and... read more
In October, Eversight team members had the privilege of attending two industry events in the... read more
The Watchmaker: Donald Loke’s journey to restored vision & craftsmanship
Nov 4, 2024
For nearly five decades, Donald Loke has worked with the precision of a master watchmaker, crafting and restoring timepieces with a delicate touch and a keen eye. His passion and career have taken him to Switzerland, where he worked alongside some of the world’s best, and has clients all over... read more
For nearly five decades, Donald Loke has worked with the precision of a master watchmaker, crafting... read more
Eversight joins Visionaries International to train surgeons, restore sight across Southeast Asia
Nov 2, 2024
This summer, Visionaries International invited Eversight Partner Development Director Michael Szkarlat to collaborate in training international ophthalmologists and restore sight to those in need in Southeast Asia. Over two weeks, Michael traveled to Vietnam and Thailand, working alongside local... read more
This summer, Visionaries International invited Eversight Partner Development Director Michael... read more
Eye Donation Month 2024: We Can See Clearly Now
Oct 15, 2024
Oct. 15, 2024 – Every November, Eversight joins the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and the eye banking community to celebrate Eye Donation Month, raising awareness about the life-changing impact of eye donation. This month-long observance honors the generous individuals who have given the... read more
Oct. 15, 2024 – Every November, Eversight joins the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and... read more
Gift of Life Michigan volunteer pays it forward
Oct 14, 2024
Before Leslie Palacios received two new corneas, her life was a blur. The Grand Rapids mom of two struggled to read, to cook, to see her son play football and her triathlete husband cross the finish line. Glasses were no help. Leslie had a hereditary condition called granular dystrophy, and her... read more
Before Leslie Palacios received two new corneas, her life was a blur. The Grand Rapids mom of two... read more