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Eye Bank - Lions Gift of Sight

Recovers, processes, and distributes donated eye tissue for use in sight-saving corneal transplants, vision-enhancing surgery, research, and education. - Supported by Minnesota Lions members and their clubs

Last assured

07/30/2025

Physical Address

1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 260, Saint Paul, MN 55114

Hours

- Office: 8:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday - Donation: 24 hours/7 days a week

Voice

(800)247-4273

Intake Eye Donor Referral

Fax

(612)625-4295

Application process

To donate, individuals must document the decision in one of the following ways: - Create a healthcare directive - Mark "donor" on their driver's license - Carry a signed donor card - Register online at www.donatelifemn.org Notification of death and referral for potential donation opportunities must be done as soon as possible following death. Referrals accepted from health care facilities, hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, medical examiners/coroners, law enforcement, funeral directors, and family members

Required documents

Donor coordinators will work with living individuals, or family members on behalf of an individual at time of death, to obtain required documents

Eligibility

Individuals interested in donating eye tissue in Minnesota; North Dakota; Wisconsin counties of Pierce, Polk, and Saint Croix

Service area

MN
ND
Galveston, TX
Pierce County, WI
Polk County, WI
Saint Croix County, WI

Agency info

Lions Gift of Sight

An eye bank which recovers, processes, and distributes donated eye tissue for transplant, research, and medical education.

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