2. From Donor

3. A Second Chance for Sight “ With the transplant I am able to play sports in high school and I hope to continue to play in college. I am forever grateful to my cornea donor.” ~ Gina Gonzales

4. Who can be a donor? Age People with poor vision or blindness Previous ocular surgery Medical history

5. Death Notification RegulationsReferring Organizations Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) Hospital ME/Coroner’s Office Funeral Home Hospice Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)

6. Screening for Suitability Use information gathered from the OPO and consultation with physician or nurse.

7. Donor Registry Query Obtaining Consent FPC vs. NOK Contact Next-of-Kin (NOK) Approach for surgical use (corneas/globes) and/or Research and Training (R/T) Complete a recorded consent Complete a recorded Medical Social Interview

10. Eye Recovery Location Identification Signs of high risk behavior Signs of infection Medical intervention Injuries Penlight eye exam is performed Signs of infection Signs of surgery Full body inspection Hospital Funeral Home Nursing Home Coroner/ME office

11. Eye Recovery

14. Preservation

15. Donor Restoration

16. Microscopic evaluations Specular Microscopy Determines the endothelial cell density

17. Microscopic Evaluation Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy

18. Donor Eligibility Cause of death Hospital course Medical and ocular history Social history Autopsy results Physician consultation Microscopic evaluations Infections Disease Testing HIV Hep B Hep C Syphilis

19. Packaging for Shipment

22. Research gives hope

23. Family First Honor donor family wishes Outcome letter Correspondence

25. Mary Schlereth Professional Education Coordinator 312-706-6771 mschlereth@illinoiseyebank.org