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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
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
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
Eversight named a 2024 Top Workplace in Michigan
Nov 18, 2024
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Nov. 18, 2024 – Eversight, a nonprofit eye bank dedicated to restoring sight and preventing blindness worldwide through donation, transplantation and research, has been named a 2024 Michigan Top Workplace. This is the third consecutive year Eversight has earned this... read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Nov. 18, 2024 – Eversight, a nonprofit eye bank dedicated to restoring sight and... read more