The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

07/08/2026

Cornea Transplant Recipient and Staten Island Artist Annette Marten is able to see clearly and create her art thanks to the generosity of her eye donor. Read our latest blog to learn more about how the gift of sight has helped her continue doing what she loves.

https://www.eyedonation.org/staten-island-artist-able-to-paint-again/

When Annette Marten begin losing her sight, everyday tasks became challenging. Objects looked flat. Stairs were a daily struggle—was it one step or two? In time, she could no longer simply walk down the sidewalk without her husband to guide her. She faced a variety of challenges, but, as an artist...

07/02/2026

Millennial and Gen Z professionals may write a little differently, but we can all agree on one thing: eye donation is a powerful act of kindness that helps New Yorkers see again.

Learn more at eyedonation.org/faqs

07/01/2026

On Monday, the Leadership Council hosted a lively happy hour “friend-raiser” at TheJeffreyNYC, bringing together longtime members of our community as well as new supporters. Guests connected and exchanged stories as the Roosevelt Island Tram passed overhead. These new relationships will help strengthen our community and advance our mission to restore sight in the years ahead.

Guests heard from Leadership Council member and cornea transplant recipient Eduardo Gonzalez who welcomed everyone. Following this, Alyssa Greenberg, who is also a recipient and member of the Council, shared her powerful story of how The Eye-Bank helped her get back to her profession and passion, photography. Both offered a heartfelt reminder of the life-changing impact of The Eye-Bank's sight-saving work.

The evening closed with an exciting raffle draw. Congratulations to our winners, and special thanks to Court16tennis, Council member Katya Geltser, and Cafecommercenyc for their generous raffle prize donations.

There's still time to make a contribution to help restore sight to New Yorkers at www.eyedonation.org/SummerKickOff

06/28/2026

We are excited to see you tomorrow! Join The Eye-Bank for a summer evening at The Jeffrey Beer Garden on the Upper East Side. Enjoy a lively happy hour, mingle with members of The Eye-Bank community and help support our sight-saving mission. Don't miss our special raffle featuring exciting prizes like group pickleball lessons at Court 16, New York City Football Club Tickets and more!
Last chance to RSVP - https://www.eyedonation.org/Summer-Kick-Off

Monday, June 29
6:30–8:00 PM
The Jeffrey, 311 E. 60th Street, Manhattan

Admission is free | RSVP required | Food & drinks available for purchase | “Office Casual” attire

06/23/2026

Join The Eye-Bank for a summer happy hour . Meet Leadership Council members and cornea transplant recipients while learning more about our sight-saving mission. Plus, enjoy a special raffle with exciting prizes including group pickle ball classes at Court 16, New York City Football Club Tickets and more!

Reserve your spot now at - https://www.eyedonation.org/Summer-Kick-Off

June 29 | 6:30–8:00 PM
The Jeffrey, 311 E. 60th St., Manhattan

Free admission • Food and drinks available for purchase • RSVP required • Casual neat attire

06/22/2026

As part of our celebration of Pride Month, we met with cornea transplant recipient Yolanda, the former Executive Director of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, a synagogue that supports all sexual orientations and gender identities, for advice about what sorts of things we should be thinking about not only this month, but throughout the year. She shared about the importance of celebrating Pride and making decisions that make you feel good about your identity. Yolanda is grateful to have entered her retirement with renewed vision after receiving cornea transplants in both eyes with donor tissue provided by The Eye-Bank. She now volunteers for our organization, and we are grateful for her compassion and support.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures who bring joy into the lives of their children and loved ones.

Today, Cornea Transplant Recipient Jamal celebrates as a new father. Being able to fully see and experience this day with his family is a gift he attributes to the generosity of his eye donor.

"Being a father has been one of the greatest joys of my life," Jamal said. "Watching my son grow has given me countless moments to cherish. I’ve been blessed to witness so many firsts—his first birthday, first steps, and first words. There was a time when I worried I might never be able to see those milestones. I am deeply grateful that I can experience each of them with my own eyes. This Father’s Day, I celebrate not only being a dad, but also the incredible gift that made these memories possible. I will always be thankful."

You can help fathers like Jamal see again. Sign up today on the New York State Registry to give the gift of sight and life. 💚💙

06/18/2026

Happy Pride Month from New York City, home to more than 700,000 members of the LGBTQ+ community and the site of historic turning points in the gay rights movement. The Eye-Bank is proud to serve all New Yorkers by providing donor tissue for sight-restoring cornea transplants and by supporting advancements in ocular research that may help countless people see again in the future. Everyone should be able to enjoy the sight of all these rainbow flags flying proudly around our city!

06/16/2026

Honor Patricia Dahl's 45-year legacy. Donate now to support groundbreaking research and innovation.

An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that leads to vision loss. The Eye-Bank provides donor cells to researchers who are developing groundbreaking new treatments for AMD.

In Ms. Dahl’ honor, we are raising funds for the newly renamed program. Your gift will advance the future of sight restoration.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Eye-Bank Scholarship winners! Lillian Huynh is the recipient of this year’s Young Ambassador Scholarship, and Ethan Kaminsky is the recipient of the STEM Scholarship. Each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship from The Eye-Bank.

Read more about it in our latest blog!

Congratulations to the 2026 Eye-Bank Scholarship winners! Lillian Huynh is the recipient of this year’s Young Ambassador Scholarship, and Ethan Kaminsky is the recipient of the STEM Scholarship. Each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship from The Eye-Bank. Young Ambassador Scholarship Winner L...