News & Stories

Antibody-drug conjugates and the ocular surface | Webinar recap
Dec 16, 2024
By Caithlin Lopes, Senior Director, Business Development\n\nDisclaimer: Medical information is not medical advice—read our disclaimer.\n\nThe December 2024 Eversight Academy webinar brought a captivating discussion to the forefront, focusing on the ocular effects of antibody-drug conjugates... read more
By Caithlin Lopes, Senior Director, Business Development\n\nDisclaimer: Medical information is not... read more
Eversight Orbit: Behind the gift of sight – the life of a recovery technician
Dec 16, 2024
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of eye tissue recovery, including on very young donors. All donor gifts are precious contributions to our life-changing work. Please take care. By Caroline Miller, Marketing & Communications Specialist For Kris Mavin, being a recovery... read more
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of eye tissue recovery, including on very young... 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
Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation supports Eversight with $30,000 grant
Dec 4, 2024
CLARK, N.J., Dec. 4, 2024 – The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF) has awarded Eversight a $30,000 grant to support research as well as corneal transplantation and donation in Connecticut. This investment will empower Eversight to continue its vital work providing life-changing... read more
CLARK, N.J., Dec. 4, 2024 – The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF) has awarded... read more
Eversight joins project to make vision-restoring whole eye transplants a reality
Dec 2, 2024
CLEVELAND, Dec. 2, 2024  –  Eversight, a global eye bank and full-service eye and vision research partner, today announced it is part of a major undertaking that will bring together more than 40 scientists, doctors and industry experts hand-picked from around the country to make... read more
CLEVELAND, Dec. 2, 2024  –  Eversight, a global eye bank and full-service eye and vision... 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
Succession planning and physician recruitment: It’s never too early to start | Webinar recap
Nov 21, 2024
By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director\n\nDisclaimer: Medical information is not medical advice—read our disclaimer.\n\nThe November 2024 Eversight Academy webinar featured Jill Maher, MA, COE, a seasoned consultant with over 25 years of expertise in healthcare and medical practice... read more
By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director\n\nDisclaimer: Medical information is not medical... 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