Vol. 4, Issue 3

From January 1 through February 28, 1,865 donors and their families selflessly gave the gift of sight. 1,868 tissues were provided for sight restoring transplants, and 574 tissues helped to advance vision research and support clinical education and training.

Thank you for championing the gift of sight

Eversight President/CEO Diane Hollingsworth reflects on the people and partnerships that made this year of impact possible.

Advancing eye banking in Pakistan

Eversight team members recently traveled to Pakistan to advance local eye banking and cornea donation. Discover how global collaboration led to a new eye bank at King Edward Medical University and the country’s first eye banking symposium.

Connect with Eversight at ASCRS 2026

The Eversight team will be at ASCRS in Washington, D.C. April 10-12, 2026. This is a great opportunity to connect and explore the latest advancements in ophthalmology.

A story of sight, reflection and gratitude 

There are moments in parenthood when instinct takes over. Ken and Irma Bates knew something wasn’t right when their 13-year-old daughter said it felt like something was stuck in her eye. What started as a “scratch” quickly became a whirlwind of appointments, fear and uncertainty.

Meeting tomorrow: Young Physicians Group (YPG)

Have a challenging cornea case? Bring it to our next YPG meeting—a practical forum for discussing cases, sharing approaches and gaining peer mentorship. Join us March 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Tax-smart strategies for charitable giving

As you prepare to file, consider how charitable giving fits into your financial picture. Learning more about options like Qualified Charitable Distributions, Donor-Advised Funds and gifts of appreciated stock can help you plan confidently for the year ahead.

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.