The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show 2021. Beautiful rain forest right in The Bronx!!! @eyebankny

The Eye-Bank is proud to honor Mary Jane O’Neill (1927-2016) our CEO for twenty years (1980 to 2000) and a leader in the field of eye banking here in New York City, the state, nationwide and internationally. She has been recognized with the Mary Jane O’Neill International Eye Banking Fellowship and during her 20-year tenure, she helped give the beautiful gift of sight to more than 25,000 individuals. @eyebankny

Spring has sprung! Enjoy the improved weather by going outside and getting some fresh air. Also, please remember to sign up in the New York State Donate Life Registry... it only takes a minute! @eyebankny

Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at The Eye-Bank! Enjoy Emmet Cahill's rendition of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" http://ow.ly/AAOj50E0hpE

Today is National Donor Enrollment Day! Sign up in the New York State Donate Life Registry and you may someday give the beautiful gift of sight...and life. Go to EyeDonation.org and enroll today. It only takes a minute!

Take a virtual tour of the stunning sights of Austria with Emmy-Award winning travel personality Samantha Brown. Then, sip some of Austria's most unique wines and learn how to make a traditional Austrian dish all from the comfort of your own home. Support The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration's mission at Give.EBSR.org.

Happy Fall from all of us at The Eye-Bank of New York. @eyebankny

Kudos to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall on being awarded Magnet Status! Your partners at The Eye-Bank of New York congratulate you on this wonderful achievement! https://youtu.be/W1ZhDxQD6kk

The Eye-Bank's virtual Fall Benefit "Sight-Seeing" is just around the corner! RSVP today at www.Eyedonation.org/FallBenefit and join us as Emmy-Award winning travel personality Samantha Brown takes us on a tour of the stunning sights of Austria. Then sip some of Austria's most unique wines and learn how to make a traditional Austrian dish... all from the comfort of your own home. We look forward to celebrating 75 years of giving the Gift of Sight with you. Prost! @eyebankny #FallBenefit2020 #SightSeeing #75years

We will never forget.

The Eye-Bank wishes everybody a happy holiday weekend. Please remember to follow guidelines for staying safe and healthy while having fun.

September is #HealthyAgingMonth! Your eyesight is affected by aging, so remember to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with your eye care professional to ensure good eye health. Also remember to sign up in the NYS Donate Life Registry at eyedonation.org and you may someday give the beautiful gift of sight. @eyebankny

Juan is a double cornea transplant recipient. Enjoy his heartfelt message as he shares with us what it was like to receive the gift of sight... and life. Remember to go to the NYS Donate Life Registry and sign up to become an Eye, Organ and Tissue donor. It only takes a minute to "Be Amazing." Do it today. #eyedonation.org @eyebankny @DonateLifeNYS

"Goin' fishin'?" This striped bass was caught in the Upper Hudson River! New York State just approved legislation that will give New Yorkers the opportunity to sign up to become eye, organ and tissue donors when applying for or renewing their fishing, hunting or trapping license as of next year! @eyebankny @DonateLifeNYS

It's Contact Lens Week! Never take a shower or swim while wearing your contact lenses. Water that has not been sterilized can lead to serious infections and other eye damage. @eyebankny #contactlensweek

August 17th through August 21st is Contact Lens Week. Always wash your hands before touching your contact lenses. To help prevent serious eye infections follow all cleaning and storing instructions. @eyebankny

The Young Ambassador Scholarship deadline of August 15 is fast approaching! High school seniors and college students, submit your application for The Eye-Bank's $3,000 scholarship. Go to eyedonation.org/scholarship for information or contact [email protected] with any questions.