The main purpose of the Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio is providing eye tissue to reverse corneal blindness. For many, the only hope of sight is offered by corneal transplant surgery. When the cornea, a thin tissue that covers the front of the eye, becomes cloudy or damaged due to disease injury or hereditary conditions, the result is vision loss or even blindness. To clear this window to the world, the damaged cornea is removed surgically and replaced with healthy, transparent eye tissue - a donated cornea.
Transplantation is one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of medicine.
Donation provides each of us with a special opportunity to help others. To find out more please take our five minute awareness tour . All rights reserved.