What do financial contributions to the Georgia Eye Bank pay for?
The cost of providing our services is, at best, a break-even proposition. While medical insurance reimburses the majority of costs associated with providing corneal tissue for transplantation, it doesn't cover all costs to provide the Gift of Sight. Therefore, the Eye Bank must rely on the generosity of foundations, corporations, and individuals to fulfill its mission of serving those with visual impairments.

Eye Donor Questions

How can I become an eye donor?
Tell your family of your wish to become an eye donor. Your family will be asked to consent to eye donation after your death.

If I have eye problems can I still be an eye donor?
Yes. Even if you wear glasses or contact lenses, have glaucoma or cataracts, your eye donation can provide the Gift of Sight.

If I have been diagnosed with cancer can I still be an eye donor?
Yes. Cancer does not automatically prohibit you from being an eye donor.

Will there be extra medical costs to my family if I choose to be an eye donor?
No. Your family will not have to pay any additional charges related to your eye donation.

Will being an eye donor change my funeral arrangements?
No. Generally, no one should be able to tell that you have been an eye donor unless your family chooses to tell them.

Helpful Links

Food & Drug Administration (http://www.fda.gov)
Eye Bank Association of America (http://www.restoresight.org)
American Academy of Ophthalmology (http://www.aao.org)
Prevent Blindness America (http://preventblindness.org)
Lifelink of Georgia (http://www.lifelinkfound.org/georgia/ga.asp)

Financial assistance options for surgery

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation (http://galions.org/lighthouse/)
Knights Templar (http://www.knightstemplar.org)