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Founded in 1961, the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), is the world’s oldest transplant association and is the nationally-recognized accrediting and standards setting body for eye banks. 

An EBAA eye bank is a non-profit organization that obtains, medically evaluates, and distributes ocular tissue for transplant, research, and education. On average, EBAA eye banks provide tissue for more than 85,000 sight-restoring corneal transplants each year.

Since our inception, EBAA has been committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for transplant recipients. We established the transplantation community’s first set of Medical Standards, establishing best practices from first contact with the donor family through post-surgical follow up. Our eye bank accreditation program ensures these Standards are maintained adhered to. EBAA also certifies eye bank technicians (CEBTs) to enhance their skills, knowledge and professionalism.

The field of eye banking and corneal transplantation is constantly evolving, so EBAA offers educational programs, conferences, seminars, webinars and self-study programs, to ensure that eye bankers and physicians are drawing on the most current knowledge about tissue preparation and transplantation techniques.

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Our Mission

To restore sight worldwide.

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EBAA Eye Banks

EBAA member eye banks provide tissue for approximately 85,000 corneal transplants each year and an additional 23,000 corneas for education and research. Since 1961, EBAA member eye banks have provided tissue for more than 2 million sight restoring, life-transforming corneal transplants.

EBAA also has a membership category for corneal surgeons. The Paton Society offers unique educational and information-sharing opportunities for physicians specializing in corneal transplantation, and strengthens the relationship between these surgeons and the eye banks from which they receive tissue.

Our Leadership & Staff

EBAA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of experienced eye bank professionals and corneal surgeons. EBAA depends on the time and expertise of countless volunteers who serve on various Boards and committees. Our staff are headquartered in Washington, D.C. and are committed to serving members and helping them succeed.

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History of EBAA and Eye Banking

Thanks to the creation of the EBAA in 1961, cornea donation, eye banking, and cornea transplantation evolved tremendously. Since being founded, EBAA members have provided tissue for more than 2 million life-transforming transplants – an immeasurable positive impact of sight restoration.

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