Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska

11/06/2025

November is Eye Donation Month, and we want to remind you that nearly anyone can be an "Everyday Hero" by registering as a donor and giving the gift of sight.

Since our formation in 1961, EBAA member eye banks have provided tissue for nearly 2.5 million life-transforming corneal transplants. Right now, there are an estimated 12 million people around the world suffering from cornea blindness that could be treated with a cornea transplant - so registration is critical!

We thank all the eye bankers who work every day to worldwide - they are true "Everyday Heroes"!

Register as a donor at: RegisterMe.org

11/05/2025

Grabbing for a toy may look like normal infant behavior, but for Silas, this moment meant that he could finally see. Silas was born in December 2023 with a very rare eye condition that causes the cornea to become opaque rather than clear, and his mother, Ellie, was told he would be blind. After getting a second opinion, cornea experts at OSHU Casey Eye Institute suggested cornea transplants could help restore sight to both eyes and he had his first procedure in March of 2024. Because Silas’ condition was so rare, they couldn’t be certain the treatment would work – until Silas reached out for the toy. At almost 2 years old, he has had three corneal transplant surgeries. The older Silas gets, the fewer transplants he’ll need. Ellie is hopeful the next one will be able to last up to five years, and Silas’ care team is hopeful he’ll go on to have a relatively clear vision with little to no issues.

November is Eye Donation Month! All month long, we will help raise awareness about cornea donation and transplantation, honor the gift of sight given by donors and their families, and celebrate cornea transplant recipients who are now able to live their lives to the fullest. Join us in spreading the word and helping to give the gift of sight! 💙💚 Thank you to VisionGift for this follow-up story!

11/03/2025

November is Eye Donation Month!
Eye Donation Month shares awareness and education about cornea donation and transplantation, honors donors who gave the gift of sight, celebrates recipients whose lives have been enhanced, and encourages individuals to register as donors.
Register to be an eye, tissue, and organ donor here: https://liveonnebraska.org/register/

09/07/2025

We had so much fun we only managed to snag a couple photos! Glad to see so many people out today what a great event!!

09/07/2025

Big thank you to the sponsors and to Live On Nebraska what a great event today!!

09/03/2025

Join us this Sunday at the Rally For Life! Please register online to participate in the run/walk, or just come by!

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Your last chance to register online for the 2025 Rally for Life Run/Walk is September 4th! 🏃‍♂️

Online registration closes at 11:00pm on Thursday, September 4th. In-person registration will be available on site at the event on September 7th. We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

09/02/2025

September is National DMV Appreciation Month! 💙💚🚗 This month, we recognize the vital role of DMVs and Driver License Partners (DLPs) in saving and healing lives by asking customers the donor registration question every day. Our DMV partners are the people on the front lines of service who have helped more than 165 million people across the country register their decision to be a deceased organ, eye and tissue donor. Join us in thanking our DMV partners for their incredible work saving lives through donation and transplantation! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ORzR4Y

08/04/2025

August is National Minority/Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month - an effort to bring awareness to donation and transplantation in multicultural communities and ensure equitable access to life saving and enhancing care for all.