Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank

09/01/2025

Want to SEE a game?
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank ticket giveaway.
Tell your story, win game tickets*

*Rules apply. See link in comments for details.

08/29/2025

Want to SEE a game? Stay tuned big announcement next week. 👀

08/28/2025

Nurses at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies used special glasses to experience corneal blindness during our recent visit to the hospital. RMLEB staff visit hospitals regularly to show our appreciation to nurses and staff for their support of eye, organ and tissue donation.

08/26/2025

Do you want a position with purpose?
Would you enjoy hands-on surgical training?
Are you someone who would benefit from experience interacting with healthcare professionals?
Application deadline is Friday, August 26th at 5pm.

08/25/2025

Cornea transplant recipients can have a hard time expressing gratitude to their donor's family for the gift of restored sight. However, many eye tissue donor families tell us that hearing from the recipient can bring comfort and healing.
The decision to write to your donor’s family is a personal one. The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank helps facilitate communication between recipients and donor families.
Learn more at Corneas.org/Write-to-Your-Donor-Family

08/23/2025

Makenna suffered from chronic ulcers in her right eye, resulting in scars that gradually damaged her eyesight. It was determined that a transplant was her best option, and she has since received two cornea transplants, which granted her the gift to see again. “It’s the kindness and selflessness that it takes for a stranger to grant other people the opportunity to experience this gift. It definitely changed the way my family views organ donation, and it’s something they advocate heavily for.” 💙💚

08/21/2025

“Stop doing that—your eyes will get stuck like that!”

Heard that one before? It’s a classic. But don’t worry—eye muscles are meant to move in all directions, and they won’t lock up from crossing.

Did your parents ever say this to you? Let us know!

More eye facts waiting—check the blog in the comments.

08/20/2025

Cornea transplant recipients experience a profound restoration of sight and hope, allowing them to rediscover the world through a fresh lens brimming with gratitude. This transformative journey not only enhances their vision but can also reignite their appreciation for the beauty that surrounds them.

Thanks to our friends at Donate Life America and Donor Network of Arizona for sharing Makenna's special story.

08/19/2025

School days create lasting memories. The staff at RMLEB wishes all students, teachers, and families a safe and happy return to school. These moments are particularly meaningful for those who have had their sight restored through an eye tissue transplant.

08/15/2025

Wow! Times have certainly changed over the years in the fields of eye banking and cornea transplantation. In the early 1980s, it took a network of ham radio operators to locate transplant recipients in other parts of the country. Long-distance phone calls were too expensive, and faxes were unreliable.
Today, more advanced technology allows for immediate communication between eye banks and transplant surgeons - making a quicker, more reliable connection for donated eye tissue to those in need of transplants.

08/14/2025

Do you want a position with purpose?
Would you enjoy hands-on surgical training?
Are you someone who would benefit from experience interacting with healthcare professionals?
Application deadline is Wednesday, August 20th at 8PM.

The mission of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families to help another overcome blindness.