Corneal Tissue for International Surgeons
Vision Share connects surgeons with donated corneal tissue prepared for DMEK, DSAEK, PKP and other transplant procedures. Our experienced team coordinates tissue placement and international logistics with responsive, personalized support. Our eye bank network is EBAA accredited and FDA-registered. Listed below are our core tissue offerings. If you have questions or don’t see what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
28+
Years of Experience
30+
Countries Served
141,000+
Tissues Placed
Corneal Tissue Offerings for International Surgeons
PKP
PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty) processing prepares full-thickness corneal grafts for transplant, replacing all layers of damaged corneal tissue. This comprehensive procedure is ideal for advanced corneal disease.
Cornea
– No markings
ALK
ALK (Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty) processing prepares partial-thickness corneal grafts, focusing on the outer layers for patients with anterior corneal disease. This precise procedure preserves the patient’s endothelium, reducing rejection risk and promoting faster recovery. This is a less invasive transplant option.
ALK
– Processed by our Eye Banks
Tissue thickness options
– Customized thickness based on surgeons request.
DSAEK
DSAEK (Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) processing involves preparing corneal tissue by isolating and thinning the Descemet membrane with a portion of the stroma for transplant. This procedure enhances graft stability and healing, with lower rejection risks and faster visual recovery.
Marking options
– Markings by request.
Standard preparation
– F stamp
– S stamp
– Epithelium centration dot
– Stromal bed dots
Tissue thickness options
– Standard 90-120µm
– Ultrathin 40-90µm
– Custom range
DMEK
DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) processing involves the careful preparation of corneal tissue for a transplant, focusing on isolating the thin Descemet membrane and endothelial layer. This delicate process minimizes graft thickness, promoting faster healing and reducing rejection rates.
Punched to size
– I-II, S or F marking
– 7.0, 7.25, 7.5, 7.75, 8.0, 8.25 or 8.5mm.
Standard preparation
– 9.5mm diameter of Descemets membrane peeled.
– Peripheral hinge
– S or F marking
Preloaded DMEK
Corneal tissue for DMEK is prepared according to your specifications and available in a Micro Jones Tube or Modified Jones Tube. The preloaded device securely contains donor tissue, minimizing handling, reducing preparation time, and lowering the risk of contamination or tissue damage.
Graft sizes
– 7.0, 7.25, 7.5, 7.75, 8.0, 8.25 or 8.5mm.
Markings
– I-II, S or F marking
Preloaded Devices
– Micro Jones Tube
– Modified Jones Tube
Additional offerings
Tectonic Grafts
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Keratoplasty (FS-LAK)
Long-term preserved corneas
Sclera
Amniotic Membrane
Whole Eyes
What our surgeons are saying?
Vision Share manages to combine friendliness, commitment, the highest quality, accessibility, efficiency, customer focus, and reliability. It is always a pleasure to get in touch with Vision Share, and it is always reassuring to know that this organization is there for you: if a problem can be solved, Vision Share will solve it.
Prof. Claude Kaufmann
Lucerne Cantonal Hospital
Lucerne, Switzerland.
International Tissue Coordination
Vision Share supports surgical partners in more than 30 countries. Our team works with surgeons to understand their tissue specifications and coordinate availability, documentation and international delivery. Availability varies by destination and surgical requirements.
How may we help you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Vision Share offers donated corneal tissue for DSAEK, DMEK, PKP and preloaded DMEK procedures. Additional offerings include tectonic grafts, tissue for femtosecond laser-assisted keratoplasty, long-term preserved corneas, sclera, amniotic membrane and whole eyes. Availability may vary based on the requested specifications and destination.
Yes. Vision Share has supported surgical partners in more than 30 countries. The availability of tissue and processing services depends on the destination country, applicable requirements and the surgeon’s specifications. Contact our team to discuss your location and tissue needs.
Many processing options can be customized based on the procedure and surgeon’s preferences. Depending on the tissue requested, available options may include graft size, tissue thickness, markings and preloaded devices. Our team will review your specifications when you submit an inquiry.
Complete our new-surgeon contact form with information about your organization, location, procedure and anticipated tissue needs. A member of the Vision Share team will contact you to discuss availability, specifications and the next steps.
Please provide your name, organization, country, contact information, planned procedure, preferred tissue preparation, requested specifications and anticipated surgery date. Providing complete information helps our team evaluate your request efficiently.
We recommend contacting Vision Share as early as possible, particularly for international requests that may require additional shipping coordination or documentation. Timing will depend on tissue availability, processing specifications, destination and applicable requirements.
Vision Share coordinates international tissue placement and works with surgical partners to address shipping and documentation requirements. Because import and delivery requirements vary by country, our team will review the process with you based on your location.
Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee tissue availability. Availability depends on factors including the requested procedure, tissue specifications, destination, timing and tissue availability. Our team will review your request and communicate available options.
Vision Share’s member eye banks are accredited by the Eye Bank Association of America and registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Our network combines eye banking expertise with responsive tissue coordination and service.
