Page 6 - Lion's Gift of Sight Fall Newsletter

Eye Bank Association of America:
SAFETY FIRST.
INNOVATION ALWAYS.
The Eye Bank Association of America has launched a campaign to educate corneal surgeons about the EBAA’s accreditation program and the value of working with accredited eye banks. EBAA accreditation ensures safe, quality tissue for the best patient outcomes.
Established in 1961, EBAA Accreditation is the gold standard for eye banking. Recognized by the FDA, CDC and other federal agencies, the accreditation program ensures consistently safe, quality ocular tissue by con- firming that EBAA Medical Standards (endorsed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology) are consistently followed by all eye bank staff. Trust your tissue needs to an EBAA-accredited eye bank.
LET’S LOOK AT THE FACTS
60 YEARS
60-year legacy of providing high-quality, innovative service
RIGOROUS ACCREDITATION PROCESS
EBAA’s accreditation process draws on the knowledge of experienced surgeons and professional eye bankers
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2 MILLION
2 million corneal transplants facilitated since 1961, restoring the gift of sight
MEDICAL STANDARDS
EBAA’s medical standards are recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Eye Donation Month is an annual event to raise awareness about cornea donation and transplantation. It com- memorates the selfless individuals who donated the gift of sight to others and the recipients whose lives have been transformed thanks to this generosity.
This November we celebrate “A Com- munity of Compassion.” This compas- sionate community consists of many people working together in various roles and driven by a collective passion to restore sight.
During November, please share the Community of Compassion message and encourage family, friends, and coworkers to register as eye donors.
Helpful Links
Fast Facts Separating Myth from Fact The Cornea: Donor to Recipient Eye Donation Month Video