ILEB Medical Director, Mark Greiner, MD Graduates from AAO Leadership Development Program
Monday, December 28, 2020
ILEB COVID-19 Response
Friday, March 20, 2020
At Iowa Lions Eye Bank, our top priority is ensuring that all donor corneas that are processed for transplant are safe for recipients. We are closely following guidelines and protocols put in place by the FDA, Eye Bank Association of America, and the CDC amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While our screening process has become more robust, many Iowans continue to choose donation and committed to restoring sight to others.
ILEB 2019 Impact Map
Monday, March 9, 2020
936 Iowans donated their eyes or corneas to Iowa Lions Eye Bank in 2019, resulting in 748 cornea transplants in 20 states along with Egypt and Swaziland. Donated tissues was also used from many donors to continue our research efforts to 'Perfect the Transplant and Prevent the Transplant.'
Dedicated Organist Gives Gift of Research
Friday, January 31, 2020
Irene Saur-Jones died at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics at the age of 99 years and 3 months. According to her family, Irene had no true desire to live such a long life, but she did her best to enjoy each day as it came to her. She enjoyed staying connected to people and worldly affairs by watching TV and reading her iPad. Irene felt blessed to be surrounded by her loving family and friends, and rarely voiced a complaint.