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We restore sight worldwide

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        • EBAA is the nationally-recognized accrediting and standards setting body for eye banks.

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        • Since 1961, EBAA member eye banks have provided tissue for more than 2 million sight restoring, life-changing corneal transplants.

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We restore sight worldwide

EBAA champions the restoration of sight through core services to our members which advance donation, transplantation and research in their communities and throughout the world.

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Our Impact

2,459,572
Number of sight restoring corneal transplants performed by member eye banks since 1961
95 – 98%
Percentage of cornea transplants that are successful
$8.24 Billion
The lifetime economic benefit of cornea transplants performed annually
70,000+
Number of donations of ocular tissue by U.S. donors annually
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EBAA members serve all 50 U.S. states and locations around the world.

EBAA offers numerous services and programs to ensure that eye bankers and physicians possess the most current knowledge about tissue preparation and transplantation techniques. We serve our members through a variety of products, services, and educational content.

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Members in the News

  • How a cornea transplant brought 2 families together for the 1st time in Philadelphia
    AltruVision
  • LOPA: Partnering with Southern Eye Bank for Eye Donation Month
    Southern Eye Bank
  • Honoring the Gift of Sight: How Lion’s World Vision Institute is transforming eye health
    Lions World Vision Institute
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Be a champion for eye donation

Over 2 million corneal transplants have been performed by EBAA member eye banks.

Recipients range from newborns to senior citizens and come from all walks of life. You can transform the life of someone suffering from corneal blindness; register as an eye, organ and tissue donor, and let someone see life through your eyes.

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  • Photo of Danny Rivers

    Danny’s doctor recommended corneal transplant surgery, and within a week, surgery was performed on one eye, resulting in near 20/20 vision. A few years later, Danny had surgery on his second eye. His vision had been saved by two donors, and he felt it was his calling to give back through organ donation.

    Read Danny’s Story
  • My family was not aware that he had registered to become a donor. It wasn’t a great surprise though because that’s the kind of person he was: loving, caring, respectful, gracious and giving.

    Read Jeremiah’s Story
  • Dr. Maisha Gray Diggs suffered from a progressive eye disease that caused her vision to be blurry and distorted, making daily tasks very difficult. She became legally blind at the age of 26, but her vision was restored thanks to a double-corneal transplant.

    Read Dr. Maisha Gray Diggs’ Story
  • “Vision was a gift from two people, and I needed to do something with it,” he said, explaining that the two organ donors who provided his corneas inspired him to start reclaiming his former active lifestyle.

    Read Dr. Minesh Patel’s Story
  • Thanks to a generous donor, Colton received a sight-restoring cornea transplant. Today, he isn’t scared to do any of the things he loves, like swimming and riding four-wheelers with his cousins or playing quarterback with his brothers during football.

    Read Colton’s Story

Upcoming Events

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Ocular Tissue Evaluation: Practical Approaches and Advanced Techniques
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Financial Market Conditions – Stock Market Update
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Winter Town Hall
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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EBAA News

  • Happy Holidays!
  • 2026 Eye Banker Leadership Program
  • 2025 Eye Donation Month: Celebrating Everyday Heroes Challenge Winners
  • Everyday Heroes: Observing 2025 Eye Donation Month
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Our Sites

eyeLEARN Home

Educational portal with resources for eye bank professionals.

Ocular Network Exchange Home

Tissue exchange platform for distribution of surplus tissue.

The Lens Home

Community interaction hub for member discussions.

E-StatIS Home

Member statistical reporting database.

OARRS Home

Online adverse reaction reporting system.

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