#RestoreSight
Born on this day in 1869, French Impressionist painter, Henri Matisse.

#Matisse #Art #SeeTheGift #RestoreSight #MOMA
December 31, 2024 at 1:17 PM
#DonateLifeMonth: The other week we joined DMV staff and donation partners, along with family members and friends, to dedicate a Threads of Life Quilt. We’re grateful for our DMV partners and the important role they play in making organ, eye, and tissue donation possible. ❤️ #RestoreSight #ODOT
April 21, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#VNS
Retinal organoids restore sight in lab trials; refining implants and clinical data is the next step.👁️‍🗨️🔬
Details: https://www.maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/vns-0025-0013
#clinicaldata #coopervision #restoresight
August 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
VisionGift's mission is to Honor Donors by Advancing Sight for all Humankind, while providing hope and healing to individuals in need of corneal transplants.

#SeeTheGift #Sight #RestoreSight #Cornea #Vision
August 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Two cornea transplants restored Matthew’s vision after years of struggle with Fuchs’ dystrophy. “If you can’t see, your world gets smaller. These gifts changed my life.”

#SeeTheGift #RestoreSight #DonateLife
August 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Our ongoing video series '5 Questions' returns! This time we throw VisionGift CEO Chris Stoeger in-front of the camera. Thanks for being a good sport, Chris! 😀 👏

#RestoreSight #SeeTheGift #EyeBanking #EyeDonationMonth
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Did you know that you can register to be an organ, eye, or tissue donor with Donate Life America on your iPhone? Your decision to donate is accessible to others in your Medical ID. See how at support.apple.com/guide/iphone...

#RestoreSight #DonateLife #SeeTheGift
December 3, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Christopher Teng, MD, MBA, was part of a team that delivered free, complex eye care and hands-on surgical training in Nepal last month, advancing health equity and empowering local physicians to restore sight even though the mission has ended: direc.to/oQLJ

#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #RestoreSight
UMass Chan ophthalmology chair participates in surgical training project in Nepal
UMass Chan ophthalmology chair Christopher Teng, MD, MBA, led a free surgical outreach and hands-on training mission in Nepal in December.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:06 PM
“My donor and their family did not just improve my sight, they gave me my entire life, my independence and my confidence back.”

Natania's full Story of Hope: https://www.visiongift.org/recipient-story-of-hope-natania/

#cornea #restoresight #transplant #grattiude
September 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
#Question: Is the whole eye transplanted?

#Answer: No, only the corneas can be transplanted. However, the entire eye may be recovered for use in research or education.

#Facts #RestoreSight #Register #Sight #Cornea
September 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Alex communicated every single day of his life with his eyes: www.visiongift.org/stories-of-h...

#SeeTheGift #DonateLife #RestoreSight
August 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Yes! Wearing glasses or contact lenses does not prevent you from donating your corneas. Nearsightedness and farsightedness do not affect the corneal tissue that may help restore someone’s sight. #Facts #RestoreSight #FAQ #DYK
July 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
#ThrowbackThursday John, a cornea recipient whose transplant brought a whole new world into view. John lost his sight in a chemical explosion at age 20. For the next 31 years, he lived his life in total darkness. #RestoreSight #VisionGift
July 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Blurry vision, missed details, and struggling to see what’s right in front of you - 'The Usual Suspects' was released on this day in 1996. Thankfully, restored sight can change the whole ending.

#RestoreSight #EyeDonation #UsualSuspects #Skokie
June 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Who can be a donor? Anyone can. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what color your eyes are or how good your eyesight is. Aside from those suffering from infections or a few highly communicable diseases such as HIV or hepatitis, most people are suitable donors. #FAQ #RestoreSight #SeeTheGift
May 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Last week, we joined VisionGift board member Anne Carleton, founder of Hayden Rocks Kindness, at the Portland VA Medical Center, alongside volunteers and transplant staff, to celebrate #NationalDonateLifeMonth. #SeeTheGift #RestoreSight
April 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Every superhero has an origin story – the moment that gave them their incredible powers. Today, on #NationalSuperheroDay, we honor the extraordinary superheroes who gave the ultimate gift. Register today! #SeeTheGift #RestoreSight
April 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The VisionGift Board of Directors announces that Chris Stoeger advised he will retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of this year after a distinguished career advancing eye donation and corneal transplantation. Read More: https://bit.ly/VisionGiftAnnouncement

#SeeTheGift #RestoreSight
March 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“They (donor family) gave me the gift of being able to see my kids grow up...Not only did they give this to me, but they gifted it to my whole family.” Read Megan's Story of Hope: https://www.visiongift.org/megan-cornea-recipient/

#Cornea #Vision#Sight #RestoreSight
March 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at www.RegisterMe.org

#DonateLife #RestoreSight #SeeTheGift
March 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Jennifer is one of those steady, compassionate voices you’re always grateful to hear on the other end of the line. And as you’ll see in today’s “5 Questions” video, she also brings plenty of smiles - plus a healthy dose of what she calls “goofiness.” #SeeTheGift #RestoreSight
March 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Through Their Eyes: Robby's Cornea Transplant Story: https://youtu.be/MlJSt2M26vw #Gratitude ##RestoreSight
February 27, 2026 at 6:50 AM
"My donor was an everyday person, but because of this incredible gift, they've become my hero. And everyone has the power to do that." ~ Lindsey, cornea recipient

#SeeTheGift #RestoreSight #DonateLife #EverydayHero
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Grateful to the surgeons & staff at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Eye Surgery Center for welcoming our VisionGift team behind the scenes and showing us where sight-restoring corneal transplants happen. #SeeTheGift #RestoreSight #HongKong
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Tonight's #Grammy for 'Album of the Year' goes to… ?

No red carpet - just clean rooms, steady hands, and donor generosity making life-changing “tracks” possible. Hits include: “Second Chances”, “Clearer Days”, “A Gift That Lives On”.

#Grammys #RestoreSight #SeeTheGift
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM