Miracles In Sight

Congratulations to all TEAM South Carolina members for an amazing experience in Birmingham at the 2024 Transplant Games of America! 🏅 Fifty-six members rallied around our incredible team athletes competing in Olympic-style events. Your dedication and spirit shine brightly! We look forward to seeing you all again at the next games in 2026! 🌟

Register your decision to help heal & save lives at DonateLifeSC.org or your local SCDMV office.

is excited to partner with to offer their corneal allograft, which represents a significant step forward in restoring sight.

Contact us to learn more at [email protected] 👁️

MIS is proud to partner with LCI on the packaging and distribution of our donor family blankets!

LCI is one of the largest American employers of people who are blind and visually impaired. They accomplish their mission through the AbilityOne program, a federal initiative providing employment for the blind through business relationships with the federal government.

Thank you to Scott Schrantz, Senior VP of Operations, and Patrick Lindsey, CEO, for showing us around!

Have you or a loved one experienced the miracle of sight via corneal transplant? Your story can serve as an inspiration to many!

You can share your story with us by using this link and clicking "Share Your Story." https://loom.ly/_LkxMQU

Meet Jeannie: Professional Development Specialist at our Texas location!

Jeannie joined MIS 4 years ago with over a decade of donation experience, in various roles. "The knowledge and experience of the intricacies of eye donation from those who built this organization and have passed it forward to those who are now here, is astounding." she says. Jeannie has an immense gratitude for our donor families. "It is a bittersweet situation, loss of life for one family and hope restored for another. What we do is only possible through the gifts from our donors and their families." Outside of work, you can find Jeannie spending time with her family, friends and cats. She also loves beaches, rollercoasters, and staying active by swimming, biking and hiking!

A big thank you to Hugh Roberts (SVP/Commercial Banking Relationship Manager), Todd Williams (Market President), Kim Pace (Treasury Sales), Raychel Cutter (Retail Branch Staff) and Rashika Walter (Commercial Client Specialist) of First Horizon for visiting yesterday to present MIS with this generous grant!
We are so happy and honored to receive First Horizon's support!

A tribute to: Barry Parris
"He is my hero and always has been." says his sister, Pam. In his early 20's, Barry was in an accident by a drunk driver. He had a 5% chance of surviving through the night after immediate brain surgery, but was fortunate to live many many years after. "He was such a fighter. He taught himself how to walk and write again. Built his little small house on his own , but of course with little help here and there from family and friends." Pam says. "I've never known anyone with such a big and caring heart." Pam finds comfort in knowing that even after Barry was gone, he was able to help someone else. "I do hope that one day I would get to meet anyone that he was able to help and tell them what a great person he was." As Barry would say, "God Bless".
To read more about Barry and other donors, click here: https://loom.ly/YTGtmHA

had a great time at the South Carolina Coroners Association annual conference in Myrtle Beach! We always enjoy connecting with everyone. Thank you for having us - until next time! 🎉😀

With July 4th right around the corner, safety is key! Fireworks are fun, but they can be dangerous if not handled properly. Protect your vision and avoid eye damage or blindness by following safety precautions:

1. Wear protective eyewear.
2. Keep a safe distance from fireworks.
3. Never aim fireworks at anyone.
4. Don't handle fireworks if you're under the influence.
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Did you know?!

partners with to offer their corneal allograft. This represents a significant step forward in restoring sight! This innovative corneal allograft improves the conditions of the ocular surface to support the survival, maturation, and multiplication of corneal epithelial cells.

Want to learn more? Contact us at [email protected]

Your selfless choice can make a world of a difference! Register to become an eye, organ and tissue donor today 👁️

Nystagmus is a complex eye condition, characterized by involuntary eye movements - from side to side, up and down or round and round. This affects the ability to focus, see the world in three dimensions and recognize faces. It is caused by an abnormal functioning of the part of the brain or inner ear which regulates eye movement and positioning.

International Nystagmus Day was created by the Nystagmus Network to promote worldwide support, fund research, and raise awareness for the eye condition. To learn more, visit their website: nystagmusnetwork.org 👁️

Today we honor - a day of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equality.

African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, but 28% of those are waiting for an organ transplant. Dr. Velma Scantlebury, the first African American female transplant surgeon in the U.S., reminds us: "Increasing organ donation in minority communities is not just about numbers—it's about saving lives and giving hope to families."

Your decision to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor can help bridge this gap and save lives. Visit registerme.org to become a donor today. ❤️💛💚

It was an honor to participate and collaborate with the team at Western Eye in this DMEK Wetlab Course in London! Congrats to the team on a successful and insightful course. Thank you for all of the amazing work that you do! 👁️

Meet Bill Ward: Surgical Recovery Specialist for MIS out of Greenville, SC!

Bill has been part of the team for 10 years. "I think it is amazing that someone will get to see again from the wonderful gift that was donated and that I did the recovery for it. It is rewarding to know how much my job will effect the recipient of such a life changing gift of sight." he says. Bill is a veteran of the US Navy with a decade of service in the Submarine Force. Outside of work, he enjoys baking, tailgating for Clemson football games, crosswords, shooting hoops and spending time with his wife of almost 30 years!

A tribute to: Sawyer Updike

"Standing tall at 6''6", Sawyer radiated warmth beyond his height, epitomized by his infectious smile. His family and friends cherished the moments he shared laughter and found solace in the unspoken thoughts reflected in his expressive face." says his mother, Sheri.
Sawyer was a standout in the realm of sports - from baseball to golf, and even had a passion for bass fishing. He also played tuba in the school band and was a proud Boy Scout. "Although not a man of many words, Sawyer‘s actions, and above all, his unforgettable smile, resonated deeply." Sheri says.

To read more about Sawyer and other donors, visit our website here: https://loom.ly/O9e5cXE

In anticipation of our annual Celebration event, Leadership Winston-Salem would like to take this moment to recognize our 2024 Sponsors. Thank you for your investment and commitment to ensuring our continued growth. Your financial support allows us to provide our community programs and initiatives today, which help ensure the success of future classes of Leadership Winston-Salem tomorrow!
Miracles In Sight

The Mission of is to support the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of sight through transplant, research, education and innovation.

We're thankful to donors, their families, our staff and all those who partner alongside us to make miracles a reality.

Last week, MIS hosted a number of students from The Point - College Prep and Leadership Academy to present the history of eye banking, ocular anatomy and physiology with dissection, and potential career opportunities in the field of ophthalmology!

Young MD Connect is inviting cornea fellows to participate in the Cornea Fellows Case & Dinner Series - check out the post for more info!

Calling all cornea 📣

Do you have a complex case you’re particularly proud of? As you round out your fellowship year, the YMDC Cornea Fellows Case Series offers a chance for you to present your case and receive feedback from participating Faculty. Join us for an opportunity to win 1 of 5 stipends that YMDC will be giving to the top presenters. Our first stipend reward starts at $1000 🙌 As a bonus, all participating fellows will receive a $100 UberEATS gift card for the day of so we can enjoy a meal together in between cases. Send us an email ASAP to lock in your spot!

is excited to partner with to offer their corneal allograft, which represents a significant step forward in restoring sight.

Contact us to learn more at [email protected] 👁️

MIS is honored to support and provide tissue for this new comprehensive DMEK course!

The London DMEK Course is a new state of the art course that gives surgical trainees tips and tricks about the main steps of DMEK surgery.

The London DMEK Course is an A to Z course of DMEK surgery, suitable for those who are not confident in DMEK surgery, or those who are about to start cornea fellowships. There are multiple experienced instructors who themselves have attended world class institutions, and will guide surgeons of different levels (consultants or trainees).

Be sure to register and join us in June! 👁️