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Board of Directors Peter Wroblewski Chair Randy J. Epstein, M.D. Vice-Chair Frank Saporito Treasurer Maureen Tuffy-Haga Secretary Diane Hollingsworth Executive Director David R. Donnersberger Jr., M.D., J.D. Immediate Past Board Chair Irma V. Bates David Bosch Judy Comfort Carol C. Hogan Edward J. Hunter Peter J. Latz Karen Magers, R.N. Elizabeth Morgan Jerry Ringer, M.D. Jonathan Rubenstein, M.D. Medical Directors Joel Sugar, M.D., Chicago Elmer Tu, M.D., Chicago Catherine Crockett, M.D., Bloomington Gregory Halperin, M.D., Bloomington Executive Director’s perspective Since 1947, Eversight Illinois has worked alongside surgeons and researchers, tirelessly pursuing new treatments and cures that may one day eliminate preventable blindness. In this issue of Vision, we celebrate our platinum anniversary with a retrospective of the incredible advancements made in sight restoration at Eversight Illinois. You’ll also read about today’s exciting, innovative technologies and medical practices that are transforming the future of transplantation and vision care—from 3-D microscope imaging to tiny devices allowing tissue to be delivered safely in even the most extreme climates around the world. Professional & Community Relations Team David Hearn Community & Professional Relations Liaison Kara Kelly Professional Relations Manager Mary Peete Professional Relations Liaison Brittany Wright Community Relations Liaison Contact Us Learn more about charitable giving options or how to become our partner in sight restoration by calling (312) 469-5516 or visiting eversightvision.org/illinois Cover story: Photos by Dimitre Photography These innovations bring promise to many as we continue to explore new advancements in our quest to help everyone suffering from preventable blindness. In addition, throughout our rich history we have never forgotten those who make donation happen. We honor the donors and donor families who generously make the gift of sight possible. Our cover story explores how the lives of two strangers became connected through a selfless decision to help someone else in need. Seventy years ago, we accepted the responsibility to provide the gift of sight to as many individuals as possible, and we will not stop until all people have the chance to have a life full of sight. Diane Hollingsworth Eversight Illinois Executive Director INSIDE VISION 4 Looking through time 6 Cover Story: Thanking Katie 7 Living with keratoconus 8 Partners in vision 10 Seventy years of innovation and restoring sight Donor mom and recipient connect through the healing power of donation and transplantation Innovative treatment gives new hope for restoring sight Surgeons flourish in eye banking leadership program Advancing eye banking Five ways Eversight is changing the future of sight