BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Saving Sight - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Saving Sight X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://saving-sight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Saving Sight REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220918T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20220602T185235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T161230Z UID:10000083-1663527600-1663534800@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:September Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:The September meeting of the Saving Sight board of Directors will be on Friday evening. If you are interested in attending please contact our Communications team at 800-753-2265 or via our contact form. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/september-board-of-directors-meeting/ LOCATION:Drury Inn Plaza Chesterfield\, 355 Chesterfield Center\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63017 CATEGORIES:Lions GEO:38.652383;-90.5607264 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drury Inn Plaza Chesterfield 355 Chesterfield Center Chesterfield MO 63017;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=355 Chesterfield Center:geo:-90.5607264,38.652383 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20220804T132926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T132926Z UID:10000089-1662804000-1662807600@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Candlelight Memorial Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Saving Sight and Mid-America Transplant will hold a candlelight memorial ceremony honoring eye\, organ and tissue donors. For additional information or to RSVP please visit midamericatransplant.org/spfd-RSVP. \n  URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/candlelight-memorial-ceremony/ LOCATION:Campbell United Methodist Church\, 1747 East Republic Road\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States CATEGORIES:Lions,Volunteers GEO:37.1387874;-93.2634907 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Campbell United Methodist Church 1747 East Republic Road Springfield MO 65804 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1747 East Republic Road:geo:-93.2634907,37.1387874 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20220728T160915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T162914Z UID:10000085-1661605200-1661616000@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Walgreens Donor Drive DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all of the volunteers who have signed up to help host a booth at a local Walgreens on August 27 from 1-4 pm! If you missed the opportunity to sign up\, please fill out our donor drive interest form here to express interest in a future event. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/walgreens-donor-drive/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20220728T160557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T162958Z UID:10000084-1659312000-1661990399@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:National Minority Donor Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight and Donate Life America in celebrating the opportunity that diverse communities have to save and improve the quality of lives of others through eye\, organ and tissue donation. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/national-minority-donor-awareness-month-2/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20211228T170503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T205955Z UID:10000081-1654938000-1654945200@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please contact our communications team at 1-800-753-2265 for additional information about attending this meeting. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Saving Sight Kansas City\, 10560 NW Ambassador Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64153-1278 CATEGORIES:Lions GEO:39.2844532;-94.6754742 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saving Sight Kansas City 10560 NW Ambassador Drive Kansas City MO 64153-1278;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10560 NW Ambassador Drive:geo:-94.6754742,39.2844532 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220604T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20220601T205436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T205604Z UID:10000082-1654367400-1654372800@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:MTN Legacy Walk DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight’s team at Midwest Transplant Network’s 2022 Legacy Walk in Kansas City. Click here to register as part of Saving Sight’s team! URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/mtn-legacy-walk/ LOCATION:National WWI Memorial and Museum\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, 64108\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteers GEO:39.0808521;-94.5858203 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National WWI Memorial and Museum 2 Memorial Drive Kansas City 64108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Memorial Drive:geo:-94.5858203,39.0808521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20211228T165110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T165110Z UID:10000079-1648771200-1651363199@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:National Donate Life Month 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight and the eye\, organ and tissue donation community in celebrating National Donate Life Month in April 2022. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/national-donate-life-month-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20211228T170248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T170248Z UID:10000080-1646766000-1646771400@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please contact our communications team at 1-800-753-2265 for additional information on attending. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20211022T161832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T161832Z UID:10000078-1638608400-1638615600@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Saving Sight Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The December Saving Sight board of directors meeting will be held via Zoom. Meetings are open to Lions club members. If you are interested in attending please reach out to our communications team for log in information. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/saving-sight-board-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20211022T161251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T161251Z UID:10000077-1638230400-1638316799@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Consider making a gift to support restored vision this #GivingTuesday! Your financial donation to Saving Sight will help us increase our impact in serving our communities and providing clear vision to others. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/giving-tuesday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210527T151622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T151622Z UID:10000074-1636675200-1636934399@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:National Donor Sabbath DESCRIPTION:National Donor Sabbath is a three-day observance (Friday through Sunday) that seeks to engage all major religions in the United States. It is a time for congregations to learn more about the critical shortage\, celebrate life and pray for those affected by donation and transplantation. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/national-donor-sabbath/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20211022T161059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T161059Z UID:10000076-1635724800-1638316799@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Eye Donation Month DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight and the Eye Bank Association of America in celebrating the community of compassion around eye donation. This month-long observance is intended to celebrate the gifts that eye donors give to individuals in need of restored sight\, and to encourage others to join the eye\, organ and tissue donor registry. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/eye-donation-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210527T151351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T151710Z UID:10000073-1630454400-1633046399@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:National DMV Appreciation Month DESCRIPTION:The DMV partnership remains the primary source of donor registrations. DMV and driver’s licensing partners are the people on the front lines of service who have helped register more than 140 million donors. National DMV Appreciation Month is a time for the Donate Life Community to say thank you and show its appreciation of DMV partners across the country through national and local events and outreach. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/national-dmv-appreciation-month/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210527T151211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T151952Z UID:10000072-1627776000-1630454399@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:National Minority Donor Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:National Minority Donor Awareness Month is a collaborative initiative of Donate Life America (DLA)\, Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT)\, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)\, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)\, National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) and National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. Outreach activities during this month include events to provide donation education\, encourage donor registration and promote healthy living and disease prevention to decrease the need for transplantation. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/national-minority-donor-awareness-month/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210728 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210708T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T213755Z UID:10000075-1626998400-1627430399@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:ASCRS 2021 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/ascrs-2021-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Convention Center\, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States CATEGORIES:Physicians ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saving-sight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pexels-david-vives-2837909-copy-scaled.jpg GEO:36.0917915;-115.1753255 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mandalay Bay Convention Center 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV 89119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3950 S Las Vegas Blvd:geo:-115.1753255,36.0917915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210215T171439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T171439Z UID:10000071-1624093200-1624100400@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Saving Sight June Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight for its upcoming Board of Directors meeting. If you are interested in attending please contact our Communications team at pr@saving-sight.org for more information. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/saving-sight-june-board-of-directors-meeting/ LOCATION:Kansas City Office\, 10560 N Ambassador Dr. Ste. 210\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64153 CATEGORIES:Lions GEO:39.2845517;-94.6753533 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kansas City Office 10560 N Ambassador Dr. Ste. 210 Kansas City MO 64153;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10560 N Ambassador Dr. Ste. 210:geo:-94.6753533,39.2845517 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210215T170856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T170905Z UID:10000070-1618531200-1618617599@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:National Blue & Green Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight and the Donate Life Community by spreading word about the importance of organ\, eye and tissue donation by wearing blue and green. More details available at https://www.donatelife.net/blue-green-day/ URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/national-blue-green-day-2021/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210215T170505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T170935Z UID:10000069-1617235200-1619827199@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:National Donate Life Month 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight and the Donate Life Community in celebrating and honoring the gift that organ\, eye and tissue donors give to save and enhance lives. Learn more about this observance and how you can encourage others to join the donor registry at https://www.donatelife.net/ndlm/ URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/national-donate-life-month-2021/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20210204T173343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T173402Z UID:10000068-1615314600-1615321800@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:March Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Saving Sight for its upcoming Board of Directors meeting. If you are interested in attending the Zoom call please contact our Communications team at pr@saving-sight.org for log in information. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/march-board-of-directors-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Lions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200520 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20191105T195835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T195835Z UID:10000067-1589500800-1589932799@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:ASCRS 2020 & World Cornea Congress VIII DESCRIPTION: URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/ascrs-2020-world-cornea-congress-viii/ LOCATION:Boston Convention & Exhibition Center\, 415 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States GEO:42.3458497;-71.0464339 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street Boston MA 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Summer Street:geo:-71.0464339,42.3458497 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200508 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20191105T194851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T194851Z UID:10000066-1588464000-1588895999@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/association-for-research-in-vision-and-ophthalmology-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, 1 W Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States GEO:39.2855235;-76.6185265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt St. Baltimore MD 21201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 W Pratt St.:geo:-76.6185265,39.2855235 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200209 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20191105T194313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T150200Z UID:10000065-1581033600-1581206399@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Connect With Us at KC O&OOur Saving Sight team will be exhibiting this spring at the Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/kansas-city-society-of-ophthalmology-and-otolaryngology-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Blvd.\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States GEO:38.928468;-94.654905 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Blvd. Overland Park KS 66211 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 College Blvd.:geo:-94.654905,38.928468 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20190926T204659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T151826Z UID:10000064-1570838400-1571183999@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:American Academy of Ophthalmology DESCRIPTION:AAO 2019See you in San Francisco this October! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saving Sight\, Simple & ConvenientThis October at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Annual Meeting\, our Saving Sight Team is looking forward to connecting you to our full range of simple and convenient solutions for ophthalmologists. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-loaded DMEK\nPrepared to your specifications\, our preloaded DMEK tissue can save you time in the OR. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-loaded DSAEK\nPre-punched to your request and loaded into an EndoGlide Ultrathin tissue carrier. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Vital Tears\nExperience autologous serum tears made easy with Vital Tears! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catch Up With the Saving Sight Team!\nOur Saving Sight team will be in attendance at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Annual meeting in San Francisco and we’d love to have the opportunity to check in with you while you’re there. Reach out to our Business Development Team either beforehand or while you’re there and they’ll be happy to schedule time to catch up.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Gore\nChief Business Development Officer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lynn Forest-Smith\nDirector of Business Development \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kevin Wright\nBusiness Development Manager URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/american-academy-of-ophthalmology/ LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States GEO:37.7836044;-122.4008882 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moscone Center 747 Howard St. San Francisco CA 94103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=747 Howard St.:geo:-122.4008882,37.7836044 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20190910T180934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T183542Z UID:10000063-1568419200-1568851199@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) DESCRIPTION:Let’s Connect at ESCRS\nAre you headed to Paris for the 2019 ESCRS Annual Meeting? Patrick Gore\, Chief Business Development Officer for Saving Sight\, will be in attendance and looks forward to connecting with you. As your dedicated partner in vision restoration\, we’re focused on delivering innovative solutions that work for you. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/escrs-european-society-of-cataract-and-refractive-surgeons/ LOCATION:Pavilion 7\, Paris Expo\, Porte de Versailles\, Paris\, Paris\, France ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saving-sight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bc025b1e-c0f1-401a-bd73-8b6e597ac1c1-1.jpg GEO:48.856614;2.3522219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190508 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20181130T223116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T194322Z UID:10000061-1556841600-1557273599@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) DESCRIPTION:ASCRS 2019We’re looking forward to seeing you at the America Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s Annual Meeting in San Diego! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let’s Connect at ASCRS\nAre you headed to San Diego for the 2019 ASCRS Annual Meeting? Our Saving Sight team will be in attendance and will be on hand to connect with you. As your dedicated partner in vision restoration\, we’re focused on delivering innovative solutions that work for you. Learn more about our simple and convenient services for eye care professionals below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-loaded DMEK\n Prepared\, preloaded and shipped in a modified Jones tube. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-loaded DSAEK\n Prepared\, preloaded and shipped in an EndoGlide™ Ultrathin inserter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vital Tears\n Experience autologous serum tears made easy with our innovative production\, delivery and billing system. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Team is Here for You\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lynn Forest-Smith Director of Business Development \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Gore Chief Business Development Officer \n \n Schedule a Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kevin Wright Business Development Manager URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/american-society-of-cataract-and-refractive-surgery-ascrs/ LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 W Harbor Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States GEO:32.7068214;-117.1628713 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Dr. San Diego CA 92101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=111 W Harbor Dr.:geo:-117.1628713,32.7068214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTSTAMP:20260403T135321 CREATED:20181130T222850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T162219Z UID:10000060-1556409600-1556841599@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) DESCRIPTION:Partnerships Advancing Ocular ResearchSaving Sight is proud to attend ARVO 2019 both as a vendor and a research poster presentation partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit Us at ARVO 2019\, Exhibit #842\nOur Saving Sight team is looking forward to seeing you at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology’s Annual Meeting in Vancouver\, BC. As your dedicated partner in vision restoration and ocular research\, we’re focused on delivering solutions that work for you. Learn more about our simple and convenient services for eye care professionals and those involved in the ocular research community below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Research Collaboration\n We provide tissues for research and education\, and partner to support projects that advance sight restoration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tissue Services\n Saving Sight offers the latest innovations in preparing tissue for corneal transplant\, including pre-loaded DMEK and DSAEK.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vital Tears\n Experience autologous serum tears made easy with our innovative production\, delivery and billing system.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Connect With UsExhibition Hall\nSaving Sight will be at booth number 842 in the Exhibition Hall at the Vancouver Convention Center between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.\, Sunday\, April 28 through Wednesday\, May 1. \nPoster Presentations\nApril 30\, 2019\, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, Vancouver Convention Center Exhibit HallPosterboard #B0497: Factors associated with eye bank descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty processing damageAuthors: Gabriel M. Rand\, Patrick Gore\, Lynn Forest-Smith\, Tina Livesay\, Roy S. Chuck \nApril 30\, 2019\, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, Vancouver Convention Center Exhibit HallPosterboard #B0501: An analysis of eye bank donor corneas stored in Optisol GS and Life4°C solutionsAuthors: Daniel J. Polla\, Gabriel M. Rand\, Patrick Gore\, Lynn Forest-Smith\, Tina Livesay\, Roy S. Chuck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n v\n \n Research Advancing Sight Restoration\n Hear more from our research partners at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine as they talk about their experience working with Saving Sight. Together\, the two organizations are co-authors on two research poster presentations at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effects of Eye Bank Donor Age Expansion on Corneal Endothelial Cell Density and Surgeon Tissue Acceptance\n \n In recent years\, advancements in medical research have pushed the boundaries of what was once considered feasible in the field of ophthalmology. One such study observed the effect of the expansion of eye bank donor age on corneal endothelial cell density and surgeon... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas’ Legacy Lives on Through the Gift of Sight and Research\n \n “To know Tommy\, he preferred Thomas\, was to know someone who was helpful\, respectful\, loyal\, and enjoyed spending time with his family\, friends\, and his dog. Thomas was happiest working with his hands and going hiking\, camping\, and riding his motorcycle\,” says his... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Top Takeaways from AAO 2019\n \n The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting was held in San Francisco this October. This meeting is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons\, bringing together leaders from around the world. Our Saving Sight Team attends each year... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continued Collaboration Leads to Further Study of the Development of Myopia\n \n Kansas City\, Mo.\, August 21\, 2019 – Jody Summers\, PhD\, professor of cell biology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center\, studies the extracellular matrix of the sclera and changes associated with myopia development. Myopia is largely regulated by the... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Findings Shed Light on Donor Cornea Storage Solutions\n \n Previous studies in the field of corneal transplantation have determined the importance of endothelial cell density in the health of corneal tissue grafts in terms of graft success rate. According to new research presented this week at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Findings Presented on Factors Associated with DMEK Processing Damage\n \n According to new research presented this week at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Vancouver\, several potential risk factors\, including donor... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Value of Research Collaborations – Eye Banks and Researchers\n \n Saving Sight is honored to be co-authors with Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine on two research presentations at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Collaborating with... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fight for Sight and Saving Sight Announce Grant Awardee\n \n Kansas City\, Mo. (July 5\, 2018) – Nonprofit organizations Fight for Sight and Saving Sight have awarded a $2500 scholarship to Boston University School of Medicine student\, Min Tae Kim\, for his study of how type 2 diabetes effects corneal wound healing and repair. In... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Findings Show Diabetes in Eye Bank Donors Does Not Impact Corneal Transplant Suitability\n \n With the rise in diabetes\, discussion over the quality of corneal transplant tissue from diabetic donors in US eye banks is of concern. According to new research presented this week at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saving Sight and Fight for Sight Announce Funding of Two Student Fellowship Awards\n \n Kansas City\, Mo. (January 8\, 2018) – Today\, non-profit organizations Saving Sight and Fight for Sight announced the joint funding of two new Summer Student Fellowships. The grants will be available to undergraduate\, graduate or medical students conducting research... \n Read More URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/association-for-research-in-vision-and-ophthalmology-arvo/ LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada GEO:49.28833;-123.1153471 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Place Vancouver BC V6C 0C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1055 Canada Place:geo:-123.1153471,49.28833 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTSTAMP:20260403T135322 CREATED:20181130T222553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T222553Z UID:10000059-1556236800-1556323199@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:KU EyeCon DESCRIPTION: URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/ku-eyecon/ LOCATION:The Venue\, 4800 W 135th St.\, Ste. 108\, Leawood\, KS\, 66209\, United States GEO:38.8850989;-94.6430171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Venue 4800 W 135th St. Ste. 108 Leawood KS 66209 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4800 W 135th St.\, Ste. 108:geo:-94.6430171,38.8850989 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190225 DTSTAMP:20260403T135322 CREATED:20181130T222301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T222301Z UID:10000058-1550620800-1551052799@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:SECO DESCRIPTION: URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/seco/ LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Boulevard\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States GEO:29.9415141;-90.0635827 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans LA 70130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Convention Center Boulevard:geo:-90.0635827,29.9415141 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190217 DTSTAMP:20260403T135322 CREATED:20181130T222005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T222005Z UID:10000057-1550188800-1550361599@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Dry Eye University DESCRIPTION: URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/dry-eye-university/ LOCATION:World Golf Village Resort\, 500 South Legacy Trail\, St. Augustine\, FL\, 32092\, United States GEO:29.9902604;-81.468321 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=World Golf Village Resort 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine FL 32092 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 South Legacy Trail:geo:-81.468321,29.9902604 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190210 DTSTAMP:20260403T135322 CREATED:20181201T033144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T212915Z UID:10000062-1549584000-1549756799@saving-sight.org SUMMARY:Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology DESCRIPTION:Meet us in Kansas City!We’ll be at the Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting\, February 8 & 9\, 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Connect with our Saving Sight staff in at the Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting. Saving Sight representatives will be available to speak with you at our booth. Learn more about our pre-loaded DSAEK and DMEK tissue services\, or find out more about getting your patients started with Vital Tears. \nInterested in setting up a time to meet with our team at KCO&O? Contact our Business Development Manager\, Kevin Wright. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-LOADED DMEK\nGet started with DMEK surgeries by utilizing Saving Sight’s prepared and pre-loaded options. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-LOADED DSAEK\nOur prepared and pre-loaded DSAEK tissue can save you valuable time in the operating room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VITAL TEARS®\nExperience autologous serum eye drops made easy! As a Vital Tears® co-founder\, we provide this custom solution for your patients. URL:https://saving-sight.org/event/kcoo/ LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Blvd.\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States GEO:38.928468;-94.654905 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Blvd. Overland Park KS 66211 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 College Blvd.:geo:-94.654905,38.928468 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR