Showcasing innovation in eye banking
Across the field of eye banking, innovation is transforming how sight is restored and preserved. Vision Share is featuring industry experts leading this progress — from advancements in tissue preservation and surgical techniques to new tools that expand global access to care. Below, explore articles highlighting innovation in corneal transplantation and ocular research.
Advancing Innovation in Corneal Transplantation: Insights from Eversight’s VP of R&D
December 22nd, 2025
As part of Vision Share’s ongoing series exploring breakthroughs in corneal transplantation, we recently met with Eversight’s Vice President of Research & Development, Onkar B. Sawant, PhD to discuss emerging innovations shaping the future of the field. Together with insights from Eversight’s webinar featuring Dr. Edward Holland and Dr. Nambi Nallasamy, the conversation highlighted how science, technology, and eye-bank–driven solutions are redefining what is possible for patients worldwide. This interview is part of Vision Share’s broader effort to collect diverse … Read more
Kerify: A New Frontier in Quantitative Endothelial Damage Assessment
December 9th, 2025
Since endothelial keratoplasties were introduced to the United States in 2005, eye banks have relied on post-processing specular microscopy to estimate endothelial health—typically using a small central image that captures only a fraction of the graft and is often influenced by selection bias. Kerify, developed by Lions Gift of Sight (LGS) in partnership with imaging experts ADCIS and supported by the EBAA, represents a significant leap forward. Kerify provides a fast, full-graft view with quantitative mapping of endothelial cell damage—bringing … Read more
The Future of Corneal Transplantation: Insights from an Industry Expert
October 2nd, 2025
This conversation with Prof. Suphi Taneri, MD is part of a broader series exploring innovation in corneal transplantation. Corneal transplantation is evolving rapidly. From refined surgical techniques to ready-to-use solutions, innovation is reshaping outcomes for patients worldwide. To explore these changes, we spoke with Prof. Taneri, MD, a leading ophthalmologist in Germany, about the most significant advances and what the future may hold for surgeons, patients, and global eye care. In future posts, we’ll share perspectives from other experts across … Read more
Extending the Window of Sight: How XTRA4 Could Transform Corneal Transplantation
October 2nd, 2025
At Vision Share, we are committed to highlighting innovations that support global sight restoration. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Moria Surgical’s XTRA4, a next-generation hypothermic storage medium designed to extend corneal preservation. With FDA 510(k) clearance recently granted, XTRA4 allows preservation for up to 14 days. Why Storage Innovation Matters Currently, hypothermic storage solutions have a limited practical window for corneal transplantation. In the U.S., many surgeons avoid using tissue stored for longer than seven days, often resulting in … Read more
KeraNatural and halo sterile tissue are now available through Vision Share
June 16th, 2025
Empowering surgeons globally with innovative corneal treatment options We are proud to share exciting news: Vision Share is now an exclusive international distributor of KeraNatural® and halo® in Algeria, Costa Rica, Israel, Morocco, Peru, South Africa, and Tunisia. In addition Vision Share will also support access in Argentina, Canada and Switzerland. This partnership, announced in our official press release, brings two innovative corneal treatment options from VisionGift to more surgeons and patients worldwide—supporting our mission to support global sight restoration. … Read more
