The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

09/26/2025

Now that school is back in session, it's time to start planning for next year! The Eye-Bank offers two $3,000 scholarships to help students with tuition, books, or anything they might need. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. Visit eyedonation.org/scholarship/ to learn more.

09/24/2025

Step into a World of Enchantment at The Eye-Bank’s Fall Benefit: Venetian Visions

On Thursday, October 30, the Museum of the City of New York will be transformed into a dazzling Venetian social, where mystery, elegance, and the rich flavors of Northern Italy come together for an unforgettable evening.

Celebrate the season in style with festive masks available upon arrival, then wander through the Museum's captivating exhibits that showcase the vibrant history of New York City. As the night unfolds, sip signature cocktails and savor curated Italian cuisine while immersing yourself in the charm of Venice.

Be sure to explore our exclusive silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences — from theater and sports tickets to boutique jewelry, fine dining, and iconic New York adventures. There’s something for everyone to discover.

All proceeds from the evening directly support The Eye-Bank’s sight-saving programs, helping to restore and preserve vision for those in need.

Save the date and join us for a night of intrigue and impact, buy tickets now at Eyedonation.org/FallBenefit

09/18/2025

September is DMV Appreciation Month! Our Eye-Bank Hospital and Community Liaison team scheduled special “appreciation visits” to DMVs in our local service area. Joined by mission-connected volunteers, they delivered care packages of snacks and drinks to express The Eye-Bank’s gratitude to DMV frontline staff for the important role they play by enrolling New Yorkers in the New York State Donate Life Registry during licensing and vehicle registration transactions.

https://www.eyedonation.org/dmv-appreciation-month-2025/

September is National DMV Appreciation Month; an observance created by Donate Life America to recognize and thank Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) across the country for their vital role in supporting the Donate Life mission. Each year, Donate Life America, Donate Life New York State and member....

09/17/2025

September is National DMV Appreciation Month — a time to recognize the important role DMV staff play by helping the public register as eye, organ and tissue donors. Currently, 8 million New Yorkers are registered donors, and the vast majority of those registrations took place at the DMV. DMV staff are an essential part of the community. They help save lives and restore sight. The next time you visit the DMV, consider registering as a donor to help give the gift of sight and life to a New Yorker in need.

09/12/2025

Step into a World of Enchantment at The Eye-Bank’s Fall Benefit: Venetian Visions

On Thursday, October 30, the Museum of the City of New York will be transformed into a dazzling Venetian social, where mystery, elegance, and the rich flavors of Northern Italy come together for an unforgettable evening.

Celebrate the season in style with festive masks available upon arrival, then wander through the Museum's captivating exhibits that showcase the vibrant history of New York City. As the night unfolds, sip signature cocktails and savor curated Italian cuisine while immersing yourself in the charm of Venice.

Be sure to explore our exclusive silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences — from theater and sports tickets to boutique jewelry, fine dining, and iconic New York adventures. There’s something for everyone to discover.

All proceeds from the evening directly support The Eye-Bank’s sight-saving programs, helping to restore and preserve vision for those in need.

Save the date and join us for a night of intrigue and impact.

08/21/2025

Meet cornea transplant recipient Allie who received the gift of sight after losing vision in her left eye. Allie is a rising junior in high school and a promising young artist who enjoys using different mediums to express her talent. She is able to pursue her passion for art thanks to the generosity of her eye donor. You can help someone like Allie receive the gift of sight. Go to eyedonation.org and sign up today to be come an eye, organ and tissue donor.

08/18/2025

Last week, The Eye-Bank IS&T Team said farewell and good luck to IT Technician Intern Matthew Thai as he completed his third summer with the organization.

In our latest blog post, Matthew reflects on what The Eye-Bank means to him and describes how he built on his previous knowledge and experience during his time with us this summer.
We will miss Matthew but know his junior year at the University at Buffalo will be full of exciting new opportunities. We wish him all the best!

Read more about this wonderful young professional who we know has a very bright future!

https://www.eyedonation.org/my-it-technician-internship-matthew-thai/

My name is Matthew Thai, and this is my third summer working as an IT Technician Intern at The Eye-Bank. I am a rising junior at the University at Buffalo studying Computer Science. A Brooklyn native, I attended Brooklyn Technical High School, where I majored in Biological Sciences. After graduating...

08/15/2025

Today, The Eye-Bank Quality Assurance Team says farewell and good luck to Quality Assurance Intern Christine Park.

In our latest blog post, Christine reflects on the summer she spent with us learning about the behind-the-scenes processes that make eye donation possible.

We will miss Christine but know her junior year at Binghamton University will be full of exciting new opportunities. We wish her all the best!

Read more about this wonderful young professional who we know has a very bright future!
https://www.eyedonation.org/my-quality-assurance-internship-christine-park/

My name is Christine Park. I grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, but love to spend a lot of my time exploring the ins-and-outs of New York City. I am a rising Junior at Binghamton University studying Economics and Accounting. My past work experience at an orthodontist’s office submitting documen...

08/13/2025

One of the best ways to raise awareness about the importance of eye, organ and tissue donation is to promote meaningful conversation within communities and to share stories. As Donor Daughter and Program Manager of Donate Life New State Dominique Bethea puts it,

“It’s the stories from people who look like us that have the most impact."

This Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month, talk to your loved ones about donation and make a positive impact in your friends and neighbors today by signing up on the New York State Donate Life Registry to give the gift of sight and life.

https://www.eyedonation.org/become-a-donor/

08/11/2025

Representation within multiethnic communities is very important to The Eye-Bank and to donation advocates like Dominique Bethea, Program Manager of Donate Life New York State, whose father was an eye donor and gave the gift of sight to two individuals. It is important to have conversations with your friends and family about donation because, “If you can help someone, why wouldn’t you?”

Read more about Dominique and her father’s story in our latest blog post.

https://www.eyedonation.org/national-multiethnic-donor-awareness-month/

August is National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month, an observance highlighting the importance of saving and improving the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye and tissue donation. Originally established in 1996 as National Minority Donor Awareness We...

08/08/2025

Today, The Eye-Bank Communications team says farewell and good luck to Communications Intern Joel Eulo. In our latest blog post, Joel reflects on the summer he spent with us learning about eye donation and the impact it has on his local New York community. We will miss Joel but know his senior year at Babson College will be full of exciting new opportunities. We wish him all the best!
Read more about this wonderful young professional who we know has a very bright future!

My name is Joel (Jo-L) Eulo. I am a rising senior concentrating in data science at Babson College and a New York City native. Since I started college, every summer I come home to Queens, and this summer my goal was to find at an internship in New York with a non-profit committed to social