Anniversary Of First Cornea Transplant
On this day in 1905, Austrian surgeon Dr. Edward Zirm, performed the first successful human full-thickness transplant in Moravia, now the Czech Republic.
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Hannah’s Story – The Gift Of Sight
Hannah Loy was in a car accident December 5, 2010. She did not survive. Hannah was only seventeen years old. Her parents made the decision to honor their daughter’s wish to become an eye and organ donor. It is through the selfless act of a teenager and the courage of her parents that Hannah was […]
Employee Spotlight – Tina Claussen
I was searching for a meaningful career, and was fortunate to find my way into this profession. My career in donation began in 2007 with LifePoint in South Carolina. I started as a Donor Coordinator in the Communications Center.
Employee Spotlight – Mary Kinlaw
Welcome to Miracles In Sight, Mary! Mary K. Kinlaw came to Miracles In Sight from LifePoint in Charleston, SC with over 12 years of eye banking experience. She received her Eye Bank Technician Certification (CEBT) in 2009 and has served on committees with the Eye Bank Association of America.
Employee Spotlight – Sarah Wilson
With a recent move from Charleston, SC, Sarah is starting a new professional and personal adventure in Winston-Salem. Sarah worked as a Recovery Technician in 2008 with LifePoint Eye Bank in South Carolina. In 2010 she transitioned to the Communications Center and in 2013 became a Case Manager with the tissue division.
What’s New In The Carolinas – By Dean Vavra
Our Facebook fans are aware that Miracles In Sight (MIS), formerly, the North Carolina Eye Bank, acquired the eye banking operation from LifePoint in South Carolina May 4th. The acquisition has consolidated most of North Carolina and South Carolina eye banking operations under the MIS roof.
Employee Spotlight – Brenda Horn
Welcome Brenda Horn, Director of Business Development! Brenda Horn came to Miracles In Sight from LifePoint, SC, where she was Vice President of Tissue Services. Her professional accomplishments are many, including the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) Heise Award winner, in recognition of her outstanding devotion to the EBAA’s development. It is the highest […]
Employee Spotlight – William Hasskamp
William Hasskamp, Professional Development Miracles In Sight is now serving Western North Carolina Hospice Organizations. Read more about William:
Miracles in Sight, Bringing Light to the World for Thousands
Miracles in Sight is the second largest eye bank in the United States and helps train future eye specialists, locally, nationally and internationally. It is open 7 days a week, and 24 hours a day. The organization strives to help the third of the population who experience corneal blindness.