Training for impact
A moment that stood out for David was noticing the participants’ passion to promote eye donation and eliminate corneal blindness.
“There are so many of us––eye bankers and surgeons––in the world trying to help people restore their sight,” David said. “This really empowers me to do what I do. One day, with collaborative efforts from all, I firmly believe that we will live in a world without corneal blindness.”
Nick echoed similar sentiments, reflecting on his interactions with hospital staff.
“Everyone was very kind and welcoming,” he said. “During the training everybody was interested, engaged and asked a lot of great questions to try and pick up as much information as possible. They were all excited and eager to get their eye bank up and running so they could help more people in their community.”
A global perspective on eye banking
Building a brighter future
David highlighted the importance of international education and training.
"It helps people to start thinking about why eye banks are so important and gives them a basis to start one,” he said. “Eversight can always help along the way."
David and Nick’s presentations and demonstration not only empowered those in attendance to use this gained knowledge locally but also solidified Eversight's role as a key partner in Indonesian eye banking.
“From a technical standpoint there are eye banks, technicians and surgeons that are all at different levels in their area,” Nick said. “Education and training sessions allow everyone to come together to share their knowledge, techniques and experience with others. The more we all learn the bigger impact we can have.”
Memorable firsts and lasting connections
Join us in restoring sight
Eversight is dedicated to restoring sight and preventing blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. From international training sessions like this one in Indonesia to supporting local medical teams, our work is driven by collaboration and education.
Learn more about Eversight’s global efforts and how you can support our work to eliminate corneal blindness by visiting eversightvision.org/global. Together, we can create a world where sight knows no boundaries.
