Lions Gift of Sight
@lions_gift_of_sight
Saint Paul, MNhttps://lionsgiftofsight.umn.edu/ Non-profit OrganizationsOverview
About Lions Gift of Sight
Lions Gift of Sight is a full-service eye bank that recovers, medically evaluates and distributes donor eyes to transform lives through corneal transplants, research and education. As one of the largest and most innovative eye banks in the United States, we ensure that as many people as possible receive the gift of sight.
Part of the University of Minnesota's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences, Lions Gift of Sight has restored sight for more than sixty years. We distributed 2,353 corneas for transplant and 1,772 eyes for research in 2024. We are supported by the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation (MLVF).
In Minnesota, Lions Clubs International members represent some of the state’s most dedicated volunteers. There are more than 20,000 Lions in Minnesota and more than 600 Lions clubs statewide.
In addition to their work with the eye bank, MLVF funds research projects and equipment for University of Minnesota vision programs and fosters, advances, and promotes vision-related scientific, educational, or charitable aims and projects of other individuals or associations. It also facilitates used eyeglass recycling in Minnesota.
Part of the University of Minnesota's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences, Lions Gift of Sight has restored sight for more than sixty years. We distributed 2,353 corneas for transplant and 1,772 eyes for research in 2024. We are supported by the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation (MLVF).
In Minnesota, Lions Clubs International members represent some of the state’s most dedicated volunteers. There are more than 20,000 Lions in Minnesota and more than 600 Lions clubs statewide.
In addition to their work with the eye bank, MLVF funds research projects and equipment for University of Minnesota vision programs and fosters, advances, and promotes vision-related scientific, educational, or charitable aims and projects of other individuals or associations. It also facilitates used eyeglass recycling in Minnesota.