Vision is one of man's most precious possessions. It allows us to witness the beauty of nature, produce works of art, cherish the face of a loved one and simply enjoy the sights of the world around us. Unfortunately some of us, for a variety of reasons, have lost our sight. Sometimes this loss is attributable to corneal disease or injury.

What Is An Eye Bank?
An eye bank is a non-profit agency staffed with trained medical professionals who recover, process, and distribute eye tissue for surgical, research and teaching purposes, using strict medical guidelines. Standards for eye banking in the United States are extremely high and rigidly enforced by the Eye Bank Association of America through an extensive accreditation process.

What is the Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank?
The Eye Bank was established in 1976 as a community service to provide the highest quality eye tissue to local ophthalmologists for transplant surgery. Its founding was the inspiration of Sister Lilian Lynch, OSF. The Eye Bank is charged with the mission of public education about eye donation through workshops, health fairs and other community programs. The Eye Bank serves hospitals, doctors and patients in South Central regions of Louisiana. It is a fully accredited member of the Eye Bank Association of America. The Executive Director is Ginger Miller, RN, CEBT. The Medical Director is Thomas J. Heigle, MD and the Associate Medical Director is David Dragon, MD.

For the recipient, it means renewed vision - a precious treasure regained.