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.

$Vision Share is heading to London for The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) 2026! Visit us at...$

08/28/2026

Vision Share is heading to London for The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) 2026!

Visit us at Booth G.322 in Zone G to learn how our network supports ophthalmologists with access to corneal tissue and personalized service.

London, UK
September 11–15
Booth G.322 | Zone G

We look forward to connecting with surgeons, industry partners, and colleagues from around the world.

08/25/2026

Your research protocol is specific. Your tissue requirements may be, too.

Whether you’re studying corneal disease, developing new surgical techniques, or conducting other ocular research, finding tissue that meets your project’s criteria can be a critical part of successfully moving your project forward.

Vision Share works with researchers to understand their project requirements and help identify tissue options through our network of member eye banks.

Grant funded? Protocol approved? Tell us what you need.

Submit your research request at https://visionshare.org/ocular-tissue-supply-for-research/

08/20/2026

We’re hiring: Distribution Manager

For 28 years, Vision Share has built its reputation on personalized service and strong partnerships across the eye banking community. Now, we’re looking for someone to help lead what comes next.

This newly created leadership role will oversee the heartbeat of our daily operations: ocular tissue distribution. Our Distribution Manager will lead a talented team, strengthen relationships with member eye banks and industry partners, streamline performance, and have the freedom to bring new ideas to how we work.

If you have experience in eye banking, leadership, and logistics and want an opportunity to make an impact on global sight restoration, we’d love to hear from you. The position is full-time and remote, with opportunities to represent Vision Share at industry conferences and events.

Learn more and apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/distribution-manager-3-years-eye-bank-experience-required-f2c0ff35dbed0b59

Know someone in the eye banking community who would be a great fit? Share this opportunity with them.

08/10/2026

Let Your Voice Be Heard
The future of global donation and transplantation is being shaped now.

The World Health Organization’s provisional Global Strategy on Donation and Transplantation is currently open for public consultation, with feedback accepted through August 31, 2026.

The Global Alliance of Eye Bank Associations (GAEBA) has released a pre-recorded webinar featuring Efstratios (Stratos) Chatzixiros, WHO Advisor for the Organs, Tissues and Cells Transplantation Programme, and Associate Professor Graeme Po***ck, architect of GAEBA and a leader in the development of the Barcelona Principles.

Together, they explore the strategy’s proposed direction, including global access and disparities, ethical considerations, transparency, vigilance and surveillance, and how members of the donation and transplantation community can contribute feedback.

Watch the webinar and learn more here: https://visionshare.org/gaeba-webinar-whos-provisional-global-strategy-on-donation-and-transplantation/

07/31/2026

At Vision Share, we're proud to work alongside member eye banks like Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin to steward the gift of corneal donation and expand access to sight-restoring tissue where it's needed most.

Thank you, Stacey Troha, for your trust and partnership. We look forward to continuing our work together to support global sight restoration.

07/24/2026

Today, we're pleased to highlight Sierra Eye Bank, one of Vision Share's valued member eye banks, and the meaningful impact they are making through community partnerships, patient care, and vision loss awareness.

Recently, Sierra Eye Bank attended the impactful Dining in the Dark event hosted by the Northern California Lions Sight Association. This unique experience gave guests the chance to dine blindfolded, deepening awareness of vision loss and highlighting the importance of sight-saving work.

It was a meaningful opportunity for Sam Ramos, CEO to share Sierra Eye Bank’s journey, from original roots as a Lions Eye Bank to their current partnership with NCLSA who have generously supported a grant helping individuals suffering from severe dry eye. Currently, they have helped over 20 patients-in-need receive serum drops free-of-cost.

Learn more about Sierra Eye Bank here - https://visionshare.org/member-list-info/sierra-donor-services-eye-bank/

07/20/2026

Your Voice Can Help Shape the Future of Global Donation and Transplantation

The World Health Organization (WHO) is inviting public feedback on its draft Global Strategy on Donation and Transplantation. The strategy aims to strengthen the availability, quality, safety, ethical oversight, and equitable access to the donation and transplantation of human cells, tissues, and organs worldwide.

The WHO welcomes feedback from all interested stakeholders. Organizations and professionals involved in donation and transplantation have valuable perspectives to share and are encouraged to review the draft strategy and submit feedback.

Comments are being accepted through August 31, 2026. If you haven't yet participated, we encourage you to review the draft strategy and share your perspectives.

🔗 Learn more and participate: https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/invitation--public-review-of-the-draft-global-strategy-on-donation-and-transplantation

Together, we can help strengthen donation and transplantation systems and improve access to life-changing care for patients around the world.

07/15/2026

Every advancement in corneal care is made possible through education, collaboration, innovation, and partnership.

During the second quarter of 2026, Vision Share had the opportunity to work alongside our member eye banks, surgeons, researchers, and partners to help expand access to sight-restoring care around the world.

This quarter's highlights include:

- KeraNatural® wet labs in South Africa and Canada

- Morocco Eye Bank Development presented at WEBS 2026

- Research updates from ARVO

- Technology enhancements supporting eye banks

- Recognition of outstanding leaders and member eye banks across our network

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission. Together, we're helping support global sight restoration.

📖 Swipe through to explore the highlights, then read the full Q2 edition of The INSIDER here: https://visionshare.org/visionshare-newsletters/

06/22/2026

Phil is on his way to Prague for WEBS 2026 (World Eye Bank Symposium), where he will be presenting on Morocco Eye Bank Development and the role of sustainable international partnerships in expanding access to corneal care worldwide.

This collaborative initiative, developed in partnership with Eversight and local stakeholders in Morocco, focuses on building long-term eye banking capacity through training, education, infrastructure development, and local leadership.

We are honored to contribute to conversations that support innovation, collaboration, and capacity building across the global eye banking community. By helping countries develop sustainable eye banking programs, we can work together to improve access to sight-restoring care for patients around the world.

Thank you to the organizers of WEBS 2026 and the European Eye Bank Association for bringing together professionals dedicated to advancing eye banking and restoring sight worldwide.

06/17/2026

Did you know that corneal tissue plays a critical role in advancing ophthalmic research and surgical education?

In addition to restoring sight through transplantation, corneal tissue helps researchers develop new treatments, evaluate emerging technologies, and train the next generation of eye surgeons.

At Vision Share, we are proud to play a role in not only transplantation, but also the research and education that supports global sight restoration.

Learn more about how the Vision Share network supports ophthalmic research - https://visionshare.org/ocular-tissue-supply-for-research/

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