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A lifelong journey with the gift of sight
Jan 27, 2025
When Steve Price looks back at his life, it’s clear that his vision journey has been anything but ordinary. It began in the mid-1960s, when Steve was a veterinary student at Cornell University. That’s when he first noticed something was wrong with his eyesight. What followed was a decades-long... read more
When Steve Price looks back at his life, it’s clear that his vision journey has been anything but... read more
Become a Sustainer for Sight & change lives
Jan 15, 2025
Becoming a Sustainer for Sight is more than just a financial commitment—it’s a profound way to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need the gift of sight. At Eversight, we are privileged to witness the extraordinary impact of our sustainers’ generosity. Here, we share the... read more
Becoming a Sustainer for Sight is more than just a financial commitment—it’s a profound way to... read more
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Jan 2, 2025
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 affects more than 3 million people... read more
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an observance that aims to spread awareness about the... read more
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