ophthalmologists

Physicians

At Miracles In Sight, our commitment is focused on your needs. We guarantee the highest quality corneal tissue, processed and delivered with skill, service and care – ensuring successful transplants and positive outcomes for patients.
 

Corneal Transplant Information For Ophthalmologists

What sets us apart from other eye banks?

On Time

Thanks to efficient processes, fast delivery protocols and high-quality tissue, we meet your needs in a timely manner.

Trained Experts

Our extensive training programs provide our staff with state-of-the-art expertise in performing slit lamp and specular microscopies, as well as advanced DSAEK and DMEK processing abilities.

Superior Service

Our customer service is second to none in the industry. Every person we work with is treated with professionalism, and we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.

Now available on request: Anti-fungal supplementation. Click here to view references.

Miracles In Sight can provide tissue customized to your exact specifications.

The services we provide include:

  • Tissue preparation services for DMEK, DSAEK, ALK including post processing evaluation and endothelial cell density assessment
  • Pre-cut services for DSAEK, including post resection evaluation and endothelial cell density
  • Careful and knowledgeable cornea evaluation
  • Thorough disease testing/screening
  • Competent, experienced and caring staff
  • Safe and reliable corneal transportation

corneal transplant

DMEK and DSEK Procedures

Tissue processing services provided by Miracles In Sight

Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)

Process Overview
  • Exacting slit lamp and specular microscopic evaluations
  • Trained by industry leading ophthalmologists
  • Optional “S” stamp or other preferred markings to aid in graft orientation
  • Now available on request: antifungal supplementation
  • Post processing slit lamp and specular microscopies to assure procedural success
  • Strict adherence to FDA and EBAA regulations and standards
  • Various customizations available, such as:
    • Traditional pre-peeled area with peripheral hinge identification
    • Pre-stripped to desired diameter and shipped pre-stained and free floating
    • MIS RapidPrep® System – Pre-stripped to desired diameter and shipped pre-stained and pre-loaded in your choice of Weiss Glass Cannula (multiple options available)

Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)

Process Overview
  • Average graft diameter: 9.5mm
  • Post processing slit lamp microscopy to assure procedural success
  • Strict adherence to FDA and EBAA regulations and standards

Penetrating Keratoplasty/Tectonic/Keratolimbal Allograft (PKP)

Process Overview
  • Exacting slit lamp and specular microscopic evaluations
  • Strict adherence to FDA and EBAA regulations and standards

Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)

Process Overview
  • Exacting slit lamp and specular microscopic evaluations
  • More than 10 years of experience
  • Moria single pass technique, lessening the graft’s exposure and manipulation
  • Availability of regular, thin and ultra-thin grafts
  • Reliability in obtaining requested graft thickness
  • Edge markings for centration
  • Optional “S” stamp or other markings to aid in graft orientation
  • Now available on request: antifungal supplementation
  • Post processing slit lamp and specular microscopies to assure procedural success
  • Strict adherence to FDA and EBAA regulations and standards

Glaucoma

Process Overview
  • Sclera
    • Quarter, half and whole sizes available
    • Preserved in 95% alcohol
    • Room temperature storage
    • 2-year shelf life
    • Strict adherence to FDA and EBAA regulations and standards
  • Long Term Preserved Corneas
    • Glycerin preserved
    • Irradiated

Other Services

Business Development Staff

Kristen McCoy

Vice President of Client Relations
336-765-0932 ext. 1511
kmccoy@miraclesinsight.org

Mary Kinlaw

Director of Surgeon Relations
336-765-0932 ext. 1501
mkinlaw@miraclesinsight.org

Dee Hatcher

Manager of Client Education and Marketing
336-765-0932 ext. 1309
lhatcher@miraclesinsight.org

Tracy Thorne – South Carolina

Business Development Liaison
864-483-4798 (Mobile)
tthorne@miraclesinsight.org 

Taylor Vanek – Texas

Business Development Liaison
737-615-3272 (Mobile)
tvanek@miraclesinsight.org 

Dee Hatcher – North Carolina

Business Development Liaison
336-765-0932 ext. 1309
lhatcher@miraclesinsight.org

Requesting Tissue

The simplest way to request tissue is through Eyeris®, our web-based tool that allows you, our physician partners, to request ocular tissue and track the status of your requests in real-time from your location.

Customized for Miracles In Sight, Eyeris® is designed to improve the communication process between our office and yours. Eyeris® costs nothing to use and allows you and your administrative staff to visualize and manage your patient lists, control surgery dates, and request tissue – all through a secure and encrypted online website. You can update, cancel, or reschedule your patients without the need for repetitive phone calls, knowing your information has been received. To maintain confidentiality, you only have the ability to access your own patient list in Eyeris®. Eyeris® effectively and efficiently helps you manage your time, resources, and needs while taking the guesswork out of the process.

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You may also request tissue by downloading the forms listed below and then faxing them to us.

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