The Eye-Bank of New York

The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, the world’s first eye bank, is devoted to restoring sight through eye donations and cornea transplants.

[NYC Health + Hospitals @NYCHealthSystem]

November is #EyeDonationMonth. @EyeBankNY is grateful for Nurse Educator Kareen Robertson, M.D. whose support and collaboration help New Yorkers see again. Sign up today at https://t.co/LDv4sE2KPc to become a donor and help give the #GiftofSight! @DonateLifeNYS @RestoreSight

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

Happy Thanksgiving from The Eye-Bank! Just like Raeya , who created this Thanksgiving artwork, all of The Eye-Bank's cornea transplant recipients are very grateful to their donors for giving them the beautiful gift of sight. https://t.co/7OVdTbzHEb

[Episcopal Health Services @EpisHealthScvs]

November is #EyeDonationMonth, and Dominique's father gave the gift of sight to two New Yorkers. EHS and @eyebankny are thankful for the generosity of eye donors so others can have their sight restored. Enroll in the NYS Donate Life Registry as a donor today! @DonateLifeNYS

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

One-year-old Austin received the gift of sight very early in life. The Eye-Bank and Sue, Austin's mom, are extremely grateful to the two eye donors whose generous gifts allowed Austin to see. #GiftofSight. #EyeDonationMonth

[NYC Health + Hospitals @NYCHealthSystem]

November is #EyeDonationMonth. @EyeBankNY is grateful for Hospital Police Capt. Angel Melendez whose supports helps New Yorkers see again. @NYCHealthSystem and @EyeBankNY encourage everyone to enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry as donors: https://t.co/LDv4sE3iEK.

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

November is #EyeDonationMonth. Austin’s sight was restored thanks to two successful cornea transplants performed at @nyphospital. Austin’s family encourages everyone to enroll in the NYS #DonateLife Registry to give the gift of sight.

[NYC Health + Hospitals @NYCHealthSystem]

November is #EyeDonationMonth. @EyeBankNY is grateful for Patient Care Associate Gifty Dennis, whose support and collaboration help New Yorkers see again. Sign up at https://t.co/LDv4sE2KPc to become a donor and help give the #GiftofSight! @DonateLifeNYS @RestoreSight

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

This #EyeDonationMonth Himani Goyal, MD, reminds us how important the clarity and shape of the cornea are to our vision. Dr. Goyal, The Eye-Bank, and @nyulangone urge all New Yorkers to sign up on the New York State @DonateLifeNYS Registry to give the gift of sight... and life.

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

The Eye-Bank’s Man of Vision in 1984 for his outstanding leadership and generous support of our non-profit organization’s mission to restore sight. Here he is with a five-year-old cornea transplant recipient at the Vision Award luncheon honoring him. (2/2)

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration pays tribute to the memory of American Astronaut Col. #FrankBorman on his passing this week at the age of 95. In honor of his Apollo 8 mission orbiting the moon in 1968 and his leadership as CEO of Eastern Airlines, Col. Borman was named (1/2)

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

November is #EyeDonationMonth, a time to celebrate the #GiftofSight and the generosity of eye donors. We will be featuring stories of New Yorkers like donor family member Dominique who finds comfort in knowing that her father's eye donation restored sight for two people.

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

November is #EyeDonationMonth, a time to celebrate the #GiftofSight and the generosity of eye donors. We will be featuring stories of New Yorkers like donor family member Dominique who finds comfort in knowing that her father's eye donation restored sight for two people.

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

On #AngelaLansbury's birthday most people are remembering her for her long-time TV series, Murder She Wrote, but we are also thinking of her dedication to eye donation and sight restoration. Here's a clip from a PSA she filmed for The Eye-Bank!

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

Today is #WorldSightDay , an observance promoting the global effort to expand access to eye care for those in need. To celebrate World Sight Day, here are a few New Yorkers sharing their appreciation for sight by telling us their favorite things to see in NYC!

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

This #HispanicHeritageMonth meet cornea transplant recipient Christian. Thanks to his restored sight, Christian has been able to achieve his dream of becoming an architect, and he regularly gives back for this gift by educating New Yorkers about the importance of eye donation.

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

In case you missed it, visit the link in our bio to hear @DonateLifeNYS Program Manager Dominique Bethea speak about what eye, organ and tissue donation means to her personally and professionally!

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

As we conclude @nysdmv Appreciation Month, we want to remind everyone to check out our new testimonial video on our website! @DonateLifeNYS Program Manager Dominique Bethea speaks about our state’s DMV Ambassador Program and her connection to eye, organ and tissue donation.

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

In addition to restoring sight through transplantation, eye donors may also contribute to the development of treatments and cures for blinding eye diseases. We strive to provide donated tissue to researchers so they can make significant discoveries in the study of eye diseases.

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

Today is the last day of summer, and The Eye-Bank hopes that the sunny feel stays with our amazing community all year long. ☀🗽

[The Eye-Bank of New York @eyebankny]

To continue National DMV Appreciation Month, we want to recognize @nysdmv Ambassador Program volunteers, husband and wife, Glenda and Ira. Thank you, Glenda and Ira, for your dedication as we work together to give the gift of sight… and life to our fellow New Yorkers.