We change lives by saving sight.

Saving Sight is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to change lives by saving sight. Founded in 1960, Saving Sight has grown to become one of the nation’s leading eye banks and is focused on providing innovative solutions to its clinical and research partners. Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Saving Sight facilitates eye donation to Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, serving transplantation and research specialists locally and around the world.

This report details our work, and the work of our partners to help 2,559 generous eye donors give the gift of sight in 2018 through research and transplantation. The journey begins when a donor or donor family says yes to eye donation. Hospital staff and community partners make referrals and assist Saving Sight in the recovery of tissue. Saving Sight processes recovered tissue and distributes it to surgeons and researchers who restore sight through transplant surgeries or the advancement of medical practice. Recipients of corneal transplantation are given the selfless gift of sight to help restore their vision.

No matter where you are in the journey, we thank you for your partnership. Together, we change lives by saving sight.

Donor Day at the Missouri Capitol

In April 2018, Saving Sight participated in Donor Family Recognition Day at the Missouri State Capitol. This event is organized by the Governor’s Organ Donor Advisory Committee and organ and tissue procurement organizations to honor the legacy of those who gave the gift of life and sight. Donor families were recognized on the floor of the Senate and they were able to pay tribute to their loved ones. Saving Sight was honored to attend to thank eye donors for giving the selfless gift of sight.