Media and Press 

Lions Gift of Sight is dedicated to raising awareness about the need for eye donors, sharing stories from individuals and families impacted and the latest news in medical research.

Browse the articles below, sign up for our email newsletter, and connect with us on social media for updates. You can also find news in our LGS Today publication. 

For Journalists

We are available to assist with local press inquiries and questions regarding cornea transplants, family stories, advances in vision research, our events and initiatives. If you need additional information or would like to interview a local staff expert, doctor or family member for a feature or a breaking story, please contact Amy Vallen, Director of Public and Partner Relations, at 651-747-6010 or [email protected]. 

Recent News & Research Highlights

12/23/25 (University of Minnesota) | A 15-year partnership in the fight against a rare genetic condition

12/11/25 (ResearchGate) | Descemet Membrane Versus Amniotic Membrane for Limbal Stem Cell Therapy

12/15/25 (University of Minnesota) | Our Work Within the Community Across Our State

11/6/25 (Springer Nature) | Non-invasive bioelectrical therapy suppresses retinal neovascularization by modulating cellular metabolism and inflammation

11/5/2025 (Science Direct) | Novel Uveal Melanocyte Cell Lines Display Distinct Features from Uveal Melanoma

4/7/25 (KSTP) | Lions Gift of Sight Flag Raising 2025 at UEL

4/3/25 (University of Minnesota) | Seeing clearly: A pioneering corneal transplant procedure shows promise in restoring sight for people who have visual impairments

2/5/24 (Eye Bank Association of America) | Eye Bank Association of America, ADCIS, and Lions Gift of Sight Advance Eye Banking with Kerify Vision Technology