Service Organization Provides Eye Banks in 13 Countries
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Lions Clubs’ Global Reach: Transforming Lives Through Eye Banks
Bringing Vision to 13 Countries
In 1905, Dr. Eduard Zirm performed the groundbreaking first corneal transplant in what is now the Czech Republic. A century later, the World Health Organization highlighted that corneal transplants could potentially restore sight for 11 million people around the globe.
Inspired by Helen Keller’s 1925 challenge for Lions clubs to become “Knights of the Blind,” these clubs have made significant contributions to supporting the visually impaired. One of their notable efforts is in establishing eye banks worldwide.
The first Lions eye bank was founded in 1944 in New York City. Fast forward to today, there are around 60 Lions eye banks operating across 13 countries. These not-for-profit organizations work closely with medical facilities and must be sponsored by a Lions club or district.
Lions eye banks are instrumental in providing healthy corneas to regions lacking this vital resource, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. Remarkably, there are no professional fees or processing costs charged to the donors or their families; the eye banks absorb all expenses related to cornea procurement.
Lions club members actively support local eye banks by serving as corneal tissue transporters and volunteers. They promote awareness about becoming a corneal tissue donor and organize fundraisers to financially back the eye banks, including purchasing essential medical equipment.
This global initiative exemplifies how Lions clubs are transforming lives by restoring vision and hope to millions.
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