Alabama Eye Bank

Our primary mission is to provide eye tissue for both sight-saving surgeries and medical researchers who are discovering cures for blinding diseases. We work closely with donor families, medical professionals, and partners to ensure every gift is honored and used to its fullest potential. Through precise processing and timely distribution, we provide the high-quality eye tissue that surgeons rely on to restore sight—and researchers depend on for tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

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We are a dedicated team of professionals united by a shared mission: to improve lives through the gift of sight. With diverse backgrounds and deep experience in the field, we bring compassion, integrity, and expertise to every part of our work.

Each day, we support families making generous decisions in the midst of loss, and we serve those whose lives are changed by the gift of donation. We collaborate with surgeons and researchers who share our vision of a future free from blinding eye diseases. It’s a profound privilege to stand at the intersection of loss and healing—connecting people through the gift that offers hope and restored vision.

We serve the entire state of Alabama, a community rich in diversity. To reach as many individuals as possible, we strive to educate people throughout the state about the importance of eye donation and the opportunity to give the gift of sight by choosing to become donors.

We partner with hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, hospice organizations, funeral homes, and researchers—both locally and globally. Research is a vital part of our work, with ongoing efforts in our building, as well as collaborations with partners around the world, to advance new treatments and cures for vision loss. These efforts ultimately benefit individuals waiting for better treatments and breakthroughs.

At the heart of our work, we serve the families of our donors, treating their generous gift with the utmost respect, compassion, and care. We understand the profound nature of their decision and are committed to supporting them every step of the way. Our leadership is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of our community, raising awareness, and creating lasting solutions for those in need of sight restoration.