Established in 1960, Saving Sight is one of the leading eye banks in the United States. With headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization facilitates eye tissue donations in Missouri, Kansas, and central Illinois, impacting people locally and globally through corneal transplants and vision-saving initiatives.
Mission and Vision
At the heart of Saving Sight’s work is its mission: to change lives by saving sight. This mission guides every aspect of the organization, from recovering and processing donor tissue to collaborating with hospitals, ophthalmologists, and researchers to restore vision.
Values & Commitment to Quality
Saving Sight adheres to the highest standards of safety and excellence. As a fully accredited Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) member and licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it ensures that all donor tissue meets stringent quality regulations.
Saving Sight’s work is rooted in the principle of acting as accountable stewards of the gift of donation. Their holistic approach to service includes honoring the generosity of donors while ensuring that every aspect of the donation and transplant process is handled with care, dignity, and respect.
Community Impact & Education
In addition to its direct work with tissue donation, Saving Sight places a strong emphasis on community education and involvement. They work closely with donor families, transplant recipients, and medical professionals, to raise awareness about the importance of eye donation. As a collaborative partner with Donate Life America, they encourage more individuals to register as donors, ensuring that future patients have access to the sight-saving tissue they need.
Saving Sight’s commitment to community and education has made them a vital player not just in eye banking, but in the broader fight against preventable blindness. By facilitating the connection between donors and recipients, they have built a legacy of hope, compassion, and restoration.
