March 12, 2024
Humanitarian Efforts in Honduras
In America, there is no waiting list for corneal transplants, but in other parts of the world, they are in dire need.
News and Events
October 31, 2023
Eye Donation Month
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank is raising awareness about the life-changing opportunities that are created through eye donation.
October 14, 2023
Be the Gift: Donor Dash 5k
With their capes flowing, more than 315 super participants answered the call of the 3rd Annual #BeTheGift: Donor Dash 5K Run/Walk!
April 19, 2023
Global Pharma Healthcare Facility Eye Drops Recall
Last month, the FDA released their 11-day inspection of the Global Pharma facility that resulted in 11 observations by the FDA, including a “manufacturing process that lacked assurance of product sterility.
April 3, 2023
National Donate Life Month
Donate Life America (DLA) has headlined the National Donate Life Month celebration since 2003.
February 9, 2023
Amphotericin B Supplemented Corneal Storage Media
KERASAVE is validated to store corneal tissue at 4°C for up to 14 days. Kerasave media is FDA approved to be used with a slow-release tablet that maintains a 2.5 µg/ml concentration of Amphotericin B in solution for up to 14 days.
November 21, 2022
Eye Donation Month Interview
In honor of Eye Donation Month, we created a video to talk about all aspects of eye donation from donation to surgery and recovery.
November 12, 2022
DMEK Wet Lab
On October 28, we were proud to host 9 physicians in our new Tennessee facility for a DMEK Wet Lab. Erich Groos, MD, Founding Partner of Cornea Consultants of Nashville and Medical Director of the Eye Surgery Center of Nashville and our Medical Director, led the training with the help of his partners.
November 2, 2022
ORBIS International
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank (SDSEB) was proud to collaborate with Orbis International on a two-week training project with UC Davis Health on board the Flying Eye Hospital – a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a plane.
November 1, 2022
November is Eye Donation Month!
We at Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank are raising awareness about the life-changing opportunities that are created through eye donation.
