Vol. 4, Issue 5

From January 1 through April 30, 3,539 donors and their families selflessly gave the gift of sight. 3,763 tissues were provided for sight restoring transplants, and 1,173 tissues helped to advance vision research and support clinical education and training.

Global collaboration changes lives

In February, a team of ophthalmologists and clinicians completed 88 cataract and pterygium surgeries for underserved patients in Guatemala. Nine patients received cornea transplants, made possible by the generosity of donors, their families and Eversight supporters.

A leader who helped shape Eversight’s culture

After 31 years in eye banking, Michael O’Keefe reflects on the moments, lessons and leadership philosophy that helped shape how Eversight connects people to its mission.

Orbit: A letter that brought healing after loss

After losing her husband, Francesca Peppiatt found unexpected comfort through an Eversight letter revealing the life-changing impact of his donation.

Planting the seed for sight

Spring brings a sense of renewal—and an opportunity to make a lasting impact. If you’re 70½ years or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA offers a simple, tax-efficient way to support Eversight.

Night for Sight—reimagined for 2026

Join our Illinois community on August 20 at the Epiphany Farms Restaurant for an indoor experience bringing together business leaders, members of the community and people united by the belief that access to vision care should never depend on a person’s financial circumstances.

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.