Vol. 4, Issue 7

From January 1 through June 30, 5,162 donors and their families selflessly gave the gift of sight. 5,647 tissues were provided for sight restoring transplants, and 1,658 tissues helped to advance vision research and support clinical education and training.

Applications now open for 2027 Eye & Vision Research Grants

Are you working on promising eye and vision research? Partner institutions are invited to submit research proposals through Sept. 21. Apply today for up to $15,000 from our Eye & Vision Research Grants.

From Kenya to communities worldwide

Every cornea transplant tells a story—not only of a generous donor and a patient whose sight is restored, but also of the partnerships that make that journey possible. Eversight’s visit to Kenya strengthened partnerships, expanded access to transplantation and advanced collaborative efforts to restore sight worldwide.

Investing in the next generation of eye banking researchers

Advancing corneal transplantation requires more than innovative research—it requires investing in physicians who will lead the field in the years ahead. Meet Eversight Academy fellow Joanna Silverman, MD, and learn how her research project is helping advance the future of eye care.

International award recognizes decades of leadership

Vice President of Global Development Collin Ross received the 2026 Dr. Paul Dubord Award for International Eye Banking. The award recognizes his decades of leadership advancing access to corneal transplantation and strengthening sustainable eye banking worldwide.

Reserve your spot at Night for Sight

Join us Aug. 20 at Epiphany Farms Restaurant in Bloomington, Illinois, to help make sight-restoring transplants accessible to people experiencing financial hardship. Make an impact and purchase your tickets now.

Eversight earns seven Culture Excellence awards

Recognized for a fourth consecutive year for fostering a people-first workplace where employees feel supported, empowered and inspired. Learn which seven awards Eversight earned and what they say about our commitment to our people.

Eversight’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. Our vision is a world without blindness.