Vision Share

A highly organized network of Eye Banks located throughout the US that restore sight by providing high quality tissue and excellent service worldwide.

Vision Share eye banks collectively provide more than half of the US donor supply of donor corneas. Vision Share coordinates information from domestic and international eye banks and surgeons to effectively distribute donor corneas to those who are suffering from corneal blindness.

03/20/2026

This month, we'd like to put the spotlight on The Eye Bank of Kentucky (EBKY), one of our member eye banks and the meaningful work they have ahead this year.

In 2026, EBKY will be moving into a new dedicated space, an exciting milestone that will allow them to expand their impact and better serve their community. As part of this transition, they are also introducing a Legacy Tree Art Installation in Louisville, a special space to honor cornea donors and recognize the families who supported their gift of sight.

Congratulations to the EBKY team on this exciting milestone. We’re proud to support the incredible work they’re doing.

Learn more about EBKY and their impact at https://visionshare.org/member-list-info/the-eye-bank-of-kentucky/

03/12/2026

More than 12 million people worldwide are blind due to corneal disease.

Corneal transplantation can restore sight for many of these patients, yet access to donor tissue remains limited in many parts of the world.

Through collaboration with eye banks and surgeons, Vision Share works to expand access to sight-restoring corneal tissue, so more patients can receive the care they need. When partnerships work together, more lives can be changed.

Learn more at visionshare.org

03/06/2026

Strong partnerships help ensure every donor gift reaches the patients who need it most. We’re grateful for the eye banks across the Vision Share network who make this work possible.

As Chris Hanna, Executive Director of Utah Eye Bank and one of our member eye bank leaders, recently shared:
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“Since 2004, Vision Share has provided nothing less than exceptional service to my organization. Placement opportunities extend far beyond my eye bank’s local service area, ensuring every gift reaches patients who need it most, whether domestically or abroad. Their customer-focused infrastructure, paired with truly personalized attention to need, creates a seamless and reliable experience for both partners and clinicians.

Through this collaboration, we’re able to honor donor families with the highest level of stewardship and respect. I’m proud to support Vision Share and the meaningful impact they make every day.”

Partnerships like these help ensure that donor gifts are stewarded with care and reach the ophthalmologists and researchers working to restore sight around the world.

02/24/2026

Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin has long demonstrated a deep commitment to honoring the gift of sight, not only through responsible tissue stewardship, but through thoughtful engagement with donor families.

Vision Share is honored to partner with Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin in a new initiative focused on collecting and sharing stories from international recipients whose vision has been restored through donor tissue placed abroad, as well as donor stories shared by their loved ones.

For donor families, seeing the global reach of their loved one’s gift can be profoundly meaningful. This collaborative project also seeks to deepen public understanding of how the Gift of Sight reshapes lives as an extraordinary act of generosity and public good.

Together, our partnership reflects a shared commitment not only to expanding placement opportunities worldwide, but also to honoring each donor’s legacy with care and transparency.

We believe stewardship extends beyond placement. It includes ensuring that the impact of donation is understood across borders and communities.

We are grateful for Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin’s collaboration in this important work and look forward to sharing more stories of restored sight in the months ahead.

01/27/2026

This month, we’re putting the spotlight on Eversight for their recent contribution to a landmark NIH-funded corneal transplantation study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

The study demonstrated that corneas from donors with diabetes achieve transplant outcomes comparable to non-diabetic donors, a finding that could expand the available donor pool and increase access to sight-restoring surgery worldwide.

Eversight’s involvement reflects the vital role eye banks play not only in tissue recovery and distribution, but in advancing the research that informs future standards of care. We’re proud to recognize Eversight as a Vision Share member helping move the field forward through evidence-based innovation.

Read the article here - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2840288

Learn more about Eversight here - https://visionshare.org/member-list-info/eversight-eye-bank/

01/21/2026

As we step into 2026, we are reminded that every year brings new opportunities to restore sight, strengthen partnerships, and advance the future of corneal transplantation.

At Vision Share, our mission remains the same: provide ocular tissue with exceptional service and support global sight restoration.

Thank you to our clients, members, partners, and supporters who make this work possible. We are grateful for the trust and collaboration of our community as we continue this work together.

01/15/2026

We are grateful to share that Vision Share once again received a 5-star rating for personalized service in our annual client survey.

This feedback reflects what we aim to do every day: Provide ocular tissue with exceptional service and support global sight restoration.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your experience. Your trust and collaboration mean a lot to us. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support your important work.

01/08/2026

As part of Vision Share’s ongoing series on innovation in corneal transplantation, we recently spoke with Eversight's Vice President of Research & Development, Onkar Sawant, BPharm, PhD, about emerging advancements shaping the future of the field.

Building on insights from Eversight’s webinar with Edward Holland, MD and Nambi Nallasamy, MD, the conversation highlights how science, technology, and eye-bank-driven solutions are expanding what’s possible for patients worldwide. Read the full article here - https://visionshare.org/advancing-innovation-in-corneal-transplantation-klalpro/

12/22/2025

In this episode of the Global Sight Restoration Series, Dr. Jyotee Trivedy of Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital in Kenya shares firsthand insights from her work as a corneal surgeon in Kenya — where preventable blindness is common, corneal tissue is scarce, and many patients arrive without resources or hope.

She speaks candidly about:
The realities patients and families face
The burden of limited local cornea supply
The emotional weight of treating severe vision loss
How access to donor tissue can transform entire lives and
What keeps her committed to restoring sight despite enormous challenges.

This conversation offers a powerful look into the urgent need for corneal care in East Africa — and the difference global collaboration can make.

Partner with us to support access to sight-restoring surgeries worldwide. Learn more at https://visionshare.org/give.

12/15/2025

We are honored to spotlight Donna Drury, Executive Director of one of our member eye banks, the UT Southwestern Transplant Services Center (TSC), and recipient of the 2020 EBAA Leonard Heise Award.
Donna’s leadership has strengthened UT Southwestern TSC’s commitment to excellence in tissue recovery, surgeon support, and innovation that expands access to sight-restoring care. Her unwavering focus on quality and collaboration has improved countless patient outcomes and elevated best practices across the industry.

After 33 years of service, including 15 years as Director, Donna will retire at the end of this year. We are also pleased to congratulate Sharlene Rupp, who will step into the Executive Director role. Sharlene brings more than 18 years of experience in eye and tissue banking at Donor Network of Arizona, along with a decade of dedicated leadership in eye bank operations. She is deeply committed to advancing innovation that restores sight, promotes healing, and honors the legacy of donors and their families.

We applaud the significant contributions Donna has made throughout her career and the strong foundation she has built for the Transplant Services Center. As UT Southwestern enters this next chapter, we look forward to continuing to support the center’s ongoing impact in sight restoration.

Learn more about UT Southwest Transplant Services Center here - https://visionshare.org/member-list-info/ut-southwestern-transplant-center/

12/12/2025

Grateful for our enduring partnership with Magrabi Health in Riyadh. Last week, our Executive Director, Phil Fasone, visited their team to celebrate 20+ years of collaboration supporting Magrabi’s corneal transplant program and the life-changing care it brings to communities across Saudi Arabia. Special thanks to Hospital Director, Mr. Mohammed Abdullah for a thoughtful visit that included meetings with key staff, a facility tour, dinner, and a glimpse of the beautiful city of Riyadh.

12/11/2025

We’re excited to share the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, featuring key updates, industry news, and updates from two of our member eye banks (Sierra Eye Bank and UT Southwestern Transplant Services Center).

📰 Read the web version of the newsletter here: https://visionshare.org/the-insider-volume-1-edition-4/

📰 Read the PDF version of the newsletter here:https://visionshare.org/wp-content/uploads/VSQ42025TheINSIDER.pdf

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