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Ask EBAA About Restoring Sight

Corneal donation and transplantation in the United States restores sight to more than 70,000 people each year. Yet despite its profound impact, corneal donation is still often misunderstood by the public. EBAA is here to help you understand how corneal donation and eye banks restore sight, renew hope, and transform lives around the world.

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