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In Memoriam: Florence M. Johnston, MS, Eversight CEO Emerita (1938-2025)

Florence M. Johnston, MS (“Flo”), served as Eversight Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2004. Before joining Eversight, she was a …
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Restoring sight and building sustainability in Eswatini

For one young engineer in Eswatini, a landlocked country to the east of South Africa, life was becoming increasingly difficult. He had …
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A return to Guatemala City: Collaboration and compassion drive sight restoration

In May 2025, Eversight supported a second medical service trip to Guatemala City, continuing a growing partnership to expand access to …
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Global sight restoration: Abu-Bakar Zafar, MD’s life-changing medical service trip to Pakistan

Earlier this year, Abu-Bakar Zafar, MD traveled from Champaign, Illinois to Karachi, Pakistan for a medical service trip that would leave a …
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Partners through it all

Paula Lefkowitz's journey with Fuchs dystrophy began in the early 1990s. “I've had vision troubles all my life and one of the big problems …
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Change one life for the better: Ben Bloom’s legacy through research

Ben Bloom lived with gusto. He was joyful, brilliant and driven—a passionate drummer, a devoted brother and a deep thinker with a …
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A miracle in the making: Ellen’s corneal transplant journey

Ellen Kershenbaum has always loved being active. But after being diagnosed with Fuchs dystrophy—a progressive corneal disease—she needed …
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Cooper Boike’s comeback: A journey through perseverance & the gift of sight

For 17-year-old Cooper Boike from Flint, Michigan, basketball is everything. But in February 2024, a single moment changed the game for …
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A letter from Eversight President/CEO

In 2024, Eversight provided 14,927 tissues for transplantation, research, education and training around the world. Our reach extended to 34 …
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Bridging borders: Advancing eye care through global education and training

Millions of people around the world struggle with vision loss due to limited access to eye care. Guatemala is one such location where the …
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