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‘Heroes don’t always wear capes’

At age 17, when Peter DeSarno was playing baseball his junior year of high school, he started noticing he was having some difficulty seeing the ball. It quickly became apparent that he was experiencing serious, rapid decline in his vision. After many trips to various eye specialists in New... read more

At age 17, when Peter DeSarno was playing baseball his junior year of high school, he started... read more

Eversight-backed medical mission restores sight to eight people in Rwanda

In October 2022, Eversight, along with SEE International and Focus, supported a medical mission to Kigali, Rwanda with one of Eversight’s surgeons, Matthew Thompson, MD, of Tower Clock Eye Center in Green Bay, Wisc. Eversight provided Dr. Thompson with eight tissues for this medical... read more

In October 2022, Eversight, along with SEE International and Focus, supported a medical mission... read more

‘The yellow finch’

When Lee Elmore failed her driver’s test and could no longer see street signs while navigating for her husband, Larry, she knew it was time to make the paramount decision about eye surgery. Larry could also tell that Lee’s vision was gradually getting worse at a more rapid... read more

When Lee Elmore failed her driver’s test and could no longer see street signs while... read more

Current Practice Patterns for IOL Calculations in Patients with Corneal Disease | Eversight webinar recap

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director Oct. 6, 2022 — We were joined by Dr. Kamran Riaz, MD of Dean McGee Eye Institute at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City for our September 2022 webinar. Dr. Riaz led us through the very latest IOL calculations for patients with... read more

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director Oct. 6, 2022 — We were joined by Dr.... read more

Artificial iris or artificial cornea: A tale of two protheses | Eversight webinar recap

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director Aug. 9, 2022 — We were joined by Ahmed Omar, MD, PhD, of University Hospital Eye Institute at Case Western Reserve University for our July 2022 webinar. Dr. Omar led us on a journey describing applications of two prostheses used by corneal... read more

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director Aug. 9, 2022 — We were joined by Ahmed... read more

Cataract surgery in Fuchs’ dystrophy | Eversight webinar recap

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director July 8, 2022 — We were joined by Divya Srikumaran, MD, of Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute for our June 2022 webinar. She discussed her algorithm for the management of cases with concurrent cataracts and Fuchs’ endothelial corneal... read more

By Michael Szkarlat, Partner Development Director July 8, 2022 — We were joined by Divya... read more

‘My transplant changed my life’

Connie Neese is not one to shy away from a challenge, but when she learned she would need a cornea transplant, Connie was understandably hesitant. The Jackson Eye Openers Lion suffers from a genetic condition called Fuchs’ dystrophy, which can lead to visual impairment and eye... read more

Connie Neese is not one to shy away from a challenge, but when she learned she... read more

Every November, we join our Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) colleagues to celebrate the life-changing impact of cornea donation and transplantation—and recognize all those who donate the gift of sight for others for transplantation or critically needed vision research. Eye Donation Month... read more

Every November, we join our Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) colleagues to celebrate the... read more

‘What a gift it is’

Vanessa Rubin’s sight was restored with two cornea transplants. In the time of COVID-19, where so many things have been taken away from people, Vanessa is extremely grateful to have received the gift of sight that has improved her life greatly. “I don’t think any of us take eyesight... read more

Vanessa Rubin’s sight was restored with two cornea transplants. In the time of COVID-19,... read more

Eversight receives 2021 Healthcare Hero Award for COVID-19 research

CLARK, N.J., July 27, 2021 — Eversight has been named a 2021 Healthcare Hero by NJBIZ, New Jersey's leading business journal, for the organization’s ongoing research into COVID-19 and the eye. The annual Healthcare Heroes Awards program recognizes excellence, promotes innovation and... read more

CLARK, N.J., July 27, 2021 — Eversight has been named a 2021 Healthcare Hero by NJBIZ, New... read more

Eversight honors sight advocates across five states for exceptional work in restoring sight and preventing blindness

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 6, 2021 — Eversight awarded five individuals and organizations across Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey and Ohio with the 2021 Shared Vision Awards. Since 2009, the Eversight Shared Vision Awards have recognized those who offer extraordinary support of... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 6, 2021 — Eversight awarded five individuals and organizations across... read more

Celebrating 50 years in New Jersey: 1970-2020

In 1970, a group of men and women known as the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs—a fraternal organization working to promote personal and social development— saw a critical Garden State need. They collaborated with the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on a plan. The need was the... read more

In 1970, a group of men and women known as the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs—a fraternal... read more

Eversight-led research confirms presence of SARS-CoV-2 in postmortem ocular tissue

CLEVELAND, Nov. 19, 2020 — Eversight today announced research findings showing a small but noteworthy prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in ocular tissues from individuals who died from COVID-19. The findings were presented Nov. 7 at the 2020 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum and Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in... read more

CLEVELAND, Nov. 19, 2020 — Eversight today announced research findings showing a small but... read more

One child’s heroic battle with cancer leads to immeasurable good

Patti Gustafson and her husband Allen lead the Swifty Foundation, established with their late son, Michael, to raise research funds and awareness for the pediatric brain cancer he battled before his death at age 15. Patti recently spoke to our Eversight staff and at our Illinois gathering of... read more

Patti Gustafson and her husband Allen lead the Swifty Foundation, established with their late... read more

Every November, we join our Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) colleagues to celebrate the life-changing impact of cornea donation and transplantation—and recognize all those who donate the gift of sight for others for transplantation or critically needed vision research. This year, Eye... read more

Every November, we join our Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) colleagues to celebrate the... read more

Michigan healthcare leaders, Muslim communities to convene on ‘Building Healthy Communities’ and lifegiving donation/transplantation Nov. 19

‘Profound Conversation’ hosted by Eversight and the Muslim Life Planning Institute ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 28, 2020 — Eversight, the Ann Arbor-based global eye bank network, and Muslim Life Planning Institute (MLPI), a national community-building organization, will host “Building Healthy... read more

‘Profound Conversation’ hosted by Eversight and the Muslim Life Planning Institute ANN ARBOR,... read more

COVID-19 & the eye

EDITOR'S NOTE, July 2021: The Eversight-led research discussed throughout this post has been peer reviewed and published in The Ocular Surface. The scientific knowledge surrounding COVID-19 continues to grow and evolve. Based on available data, Eversight discontinued post-mortem SARS-CoV-2 testing... read more

EDITOR'S NOTE, July 2021: The Eversight-led research discussed throughout this post has been peer... read more

Foundation Grant Benefits the Gift of Sight in Southwest Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 5, 2020 — Eversight has received a $4,000 grant through the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation (MGCF) to support its uninterrupted clinical operations for sight restoration in Cass and Berrien counties. The Buchanan Area Fund and the Ann Cone Fund for Niles... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 5, 2020 — Eversight has received a $4,000 grant through the Michigan... read more

Research Grant Applications

Eversight honors sight advocates in four states for exceptional mission support

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 11, 2020 — A Michigan ophthalmologist and philanthropic advocate, an Ohio organ procurement organization, the mother of a New Jersey cornea and eye tissue donor, a supply chain technology and innovations firm, and an Illinois Lions Club have all been honored with... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 11, 2020 — A Michigan ophthalmologist and philanthropic advocate, an... read more

Eversight awarded targeted research grant to analyze COVID-19 effects on eye donation

CLEVELAND, June 8, 2020 — Eversight has been awarded an Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) Targeted Research Grant to investigate COVID-19 testing of potential eye tissue donors and how COVID-19 infection affects the safety of eye tissues donated for sight-restoring transplants. Individuals... read more

CLEVELAND, June 8, 2020 — Eversight has been awarded an Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA)... read more

How COVID-19 is impacting Eversight’s mission

By David Bosch, President/CEO May 4, 2020 — Since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on corneal transplants were announced, we have worked to keep our many valued partners – surgeons and researchers, eye banking and Lions partners, and advocates – apprised of how the crisis has impacted our... read more

By David Bosch, President/CEO May 4, 2020 — Since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on corneal... read more

COVID-19 Updates

Faith-based, healthcare leaders to convene Arena™ ‘Profound Conversations’ April 4 addressing organ, eye and tissue donation, transplantation

UPDATE (9 a.m. ET, Oct. 28, 2020) — This event has been rescheduled. Please see our news announcement for complete details.Southeast Michigan initiative intended for replication in additional U.S. cities ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 9, 2020 — Eversight, the Ann Arbor-based global eye bank network,... read more

UPDATE (9 a.m. ET, Oct. 28, 2020) — This event has been rescheduled. Please see our news... read more

Eversight partners with rising stars in eye banking

By Diane Hollingsworth, Executive Vice President of External Relations Feb. 26, 2020 — Every two years, the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) selects nominated corneal surgeons who have been identified as emerging leaders to participate in the EBAA Physician Leadership Program. The program... read more

By Diane Hollingsworth, Executive Vice President of External Relations Feb. 26, 2020 — Every two... read more

Grant Supports Sight Restoration for Connecticut Patients in Need

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Dec. 17, 2019 — Eversight recently received a $25,000 grant from the Connecticut Eye Bank and Visual Research Foundation to help restore eyesight to under- or uninsured patients in Connecticut unable to afford the cost of a cornea transplant surgery. In 2019, Eversight waived... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Dec. 17, 2019 — Eversight recently received a $25,000 grant from the Connecticut... read more

#EyeDonationMonth

This month we celebrate eye donation and the power YOU have to make vision a reality. Whether you're learning about eye donation for the first time or are a donor family member like Alice Walsh, YOU have the power to restore sight and prevent blindness. Spread the power of eye donation... read more

This month we celebrate eye donation and the power YOU have to make vision a... read more

Eversight Awarded $50,000 to Investigate Cell Expansion to Address Global Cornea Shortage

CLEVELAND, Nov. 12, 2019 — Eversight today announced the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) awarded a $50,000 High Impact Research Grant to the organization and its research partners to investigate cell expansion aiming to mitigate the global shortage of surgical-quality donor corneas... read more

CLEVELAND, Nov. 12, 2019 — Eversight today announced the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA)... read more

LLamasoft Partners with Global Eye Bank, Eversight

Leveraging leading supply chain optimization and simulation technology to maximize the impact of nonprofit’s mission to restore sight and prevent blindness ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 8, 2019 – LLamasoft, the leading provider of enterprise supply chain design and decision-making solutions, is proud... read more

Leveraging leading supply chain optimization and simulation technology to maximize the impact of... read more

Eversight first to offer preloaded DMEK in DORC tube

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 24, 2019 — Eversight today announced it is the first eye bank to prepare preloaded Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) tissue in the Melles DORC tube, offering corneal surgeons more preloaded tissue options that further streamline surgeries and reduce... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 24, 2019 — Eversight today announced it is the first eye bank to prepare... read more

Eversight relocates Ann Arbor headquarters to larger facility

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 27, 2019 — Eversight today announced it has moved its headquarters to a state-of-the-art facility located at 3985 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. The office and laboratory space brings all Michigan clinical, philanthropic and business team members under one roof.... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 27, 2019 — Eversight today announced it has moved its headquarters to a... read more

Chicago Philanthropist Sherry Lea Holson, Eye Surgeon David M. Lubeck to be Honored at ‘Mystery Masquerade’ Benefiting Sight Restoration

Update 10/23/19: Preview the silent and live auction packages available! CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2019 — Chicago’s business and civic communities will gather Oct. 24 to celebrate philanthropist Sherry Lea Holson as its 2019 Woman of Vision and surgeon David M. Lubeck, M.D., as its 2019 Gift of... read more

Update 10/23/19: Preview the silent and live auction packages available! CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2019... read more

Eversight Awards 2019 Eye & Vision Research Grants

CLEVELAND, July 22, 2019—Eversight today announced it has awarded grants through the Eversight Center for Vision and Eye Banking Research to investigators at Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan Medical School, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Wayne State University School... read more

CLEVELAND, July 22, 2019—Eversight today announced it has awarded grants through the Eversight... read more

Eversight Names Vision Scientist Onkar Sawant Director of Research

CLEVELAND, July 10, 2019 — Eversight announces the appointment of Onkar B. Sawant, Ph.D., as Director of Research to oversee the organization’s extensive research initiatives that aim to advance the field of vision science and eye banking practices to improve outcomes for patients. Sawant will... read more

CLEVELAND, July 10, 2019 — Eversight announces the appointment of Onkar B. Sawant, Ph.D., as... read more

David Bosch Named Eversight President/CEO

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 1, 2019 — The Eversight Board of Directors today announced the appointment of David Bosch as president/CEO of the nonprofit organization, which operates in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and South Korea to restore sight and prevent blindness through... read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 1, 2019 — The Eversight Board of Directors today announced the appointment... read more

Gift of Sight Golf Classic in Michigan

The Gift of Sight Golf Classic in partnership with the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club. Saturday, June 15, 2019 9:30 a.m. shotgun start Washtenaw Golf and Country Club 2955 Packard St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 $145 per golfer Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, continental breakfast, awards, tee gift,... read more

The Gift of Sight Golf Classic in partnership with the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club. Saturday,... read more

Science With Scarlett

Science With Scarlett is a children's picture book series about a young girl scientist and her teddy bear assistant who do amazing experiments with the reader.The first book in the series is What Color Will It Be? and 15% of the proceeds go to Eversight! Discover something new with Scarlett and... read more

Science With Scarlett is a children's picture book series about a young girl scientist and her... read more

2019 Eye & Vision Research Grants

The Eversight Eye and Vision Research Grant Program provides funding to emerging and established investigators for new and pioneering research. Awards range from $10,000–$25,000. Grants are intended as seed money to develop promising foundational research, collect initial data and... read more

The Eversight Eye and Vision Research Grant Program provides funding to emerging and... read more

Donor family tribute in Illinois

Their light shines on Donor family tribute Saturday, March 9, 2019 Invitation-only event On this day of remembrance we honor those who shared the gift of sight. The starfish is symbolic of healing and renewal, and the donor family tribute is the perfect time to reflect on a loved one's unique and... read more

Their light shines on Donor family tribute Saturday, March 9, 2019 Invitation-only event On this... read more

November is Eye Donation Month!

Since it was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, Eye Donation Month is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the importance of registering to be a donor, cornea donation and transplantation. This year’s Eye Donation Month campaign is centered around the theme The Power of... read more

Since it was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, Eye Donation Month is the perfect... read more

DMEK wet lab training

UCONN Outpatient Pavilion 135 Dowling Way Farmington, CT 06030 Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 8 a.m.—3 p.m. Registration fee $1,000 Includes Breakfast and lunch DMEK Complete SPS > (yours to take home) Please join us for our DMEK training wet lab featuring Dr. Lorenzo Cervantes... read more

UCONN Outpatient Pavilion 135 Dowling Way Farmington, CT 06030 Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 8... read more

Night for Sight, Cleveland Museum of Art

Tickets & sponsorshipsNovember 5, 2018 6:30 p.m.  Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH, 44106 Cocktails, dinner & program Co-chairs: Jonathan Lass, M.D. and Allen Roth, M.D.  Legacy Award: William J. Reinhart, M.D., corneal surgeon and past Medical Director of the... read more

Tickets & sponsorshipsNovember 5, 2018 6:30 p.m.  Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd.,... read more

Saturday for Sight

Eversight Auxiliary Board Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 1–4 p.m. Cost: $65 general admission, $75 at the door Joy District 112 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60654 Join the Eversight Auxiliary Board for our annual Saturday for Sight fundraiser, and help us eliminate preventable corneal blindness in our... read more

Eversight Auxiliary Board Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 1–4 p.m. Cost: $65 general admission, $75 at... read more

8th annual Sighting in on Vision sporting clay shoot

Sporting clay shoot Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club Saturday, August 25, 2018 11 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Enjoy an unforgettable day of sporting clay shooting, food, beverages and awards in Grand Blanc, Mich. Sign up as an individual or join as a team, and don’t forget to take advantage of the... read more

Sporting clay shoot Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club Saturday, August 25, 2018 11 a.m.—3:30... read more

Bowling for Brighter Tomorrows

New date and locationAugust 11, 2018 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per bowler, $15 dinner onlyWoodland Lanes 33775 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150Whether you’ve got a mean hook, are looking to avoid gutter balls or just love great company, join Eversight and help us restore sight and prevent blindness at... read more

New date and locationAugust 11, 2018 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per bowler, $15 dinner onlyWoodland Lanes... read more

Donate Life Transplant Games 2018

The transplantation and donation community are gearing up for the Biennial Transplant Games of America! This year’s games are Aug. 2-7 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and registration is open. Visit transplantgamesofamerica.org and find your state team for more... read more

The transplantation and donation community are gearing up for the Biennial Transplant Games of... read more

Sweatwork for Sight

Host: Eversight Auxiliary Board in partnership with Equinox and RentgrataSaturday, June 1611:45 a.m.–1 p.m.Cost: $35Equinox Lincoln Park1750 N Clark StChicago, IL 60614Join the Eversight Auxiliary Board for a Saturday morning Vinyasa Yoga session to "Sweat for Sight!" Registration includes yoga... read more

Host: Eversight Auxiliary Board in partnership with Equinox and RentgrataSaturday, June 1611:45... read more