Lions World Vision Institute

Lions World Vision Institute Lions World Vision Institute is a global nonprofit for sight restoration, research, and outreach.
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Lion World Vision Institute is a global nonprofit for sight restoration, research, and outreach.

🌟Attn Wisconsin! Catch LWVI at 🌟Lions World Vision Institute be attending the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association's...
06/04/2026

🌟Attn Wisconsin! Catch LWVI at 🌟

Lions World Vision Institute be attending the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association's 145th WFDA Convention on June 8-10 at Glacier Canyon Lodge in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin!

If you are attending , stop by LWVI's booth and say hello to Jonathan Bryant, Regional Program Development Manager. Come learn about how our joint work transforms lives locally and across the globe! 🌎🌎🌎

Get ready for three days of networking, education, and fun for the whole family at the largest annual gathering of funeral directors in the state of Wisconsin. We are excited to connect with everyone in attendance and see all of our local industry partners. 🤝

🌐For more information about LWVI's mission to elevate standards in sight restoration, tissue transplantation, research, and education, please visit: https://lwvi.org/

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🌟LWVI is headed to in Indianapolis🌟Fellow Eye Bankers attending the Eye Bank Association of America Annual Meeting thi...
06/03/2026

🌟LWVI is headed to in Indianapolis🌟

Fellow Eye Bankers attending the Eye Bank Association of America Annual Meeting this week, we look forward to connecting and sharing some EXCITING NEWS with you!

Join Lions World Vision Institute this June 3-6 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis for the eye banking event of the year!

📧Please reach out to [email protected], LWVI Director of Ocular Lab Services, [email protected], LWVII Ocular Distribution Manger, or [email protected], LWVI Chief Operating Officer, to connect at the event.

We look forward to seeing you there! 👁️👁️👁️

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⭐Lions World Vision Institute's Mission Moment⭐When Ken’s vision began to cloud, he assumed it was a simple cataract— bu...
06/02/2026

⭐Lions World Vision Institute's Mission Moment⭐

When Ken’s vision began to cloud, he assumed it was a simple cataract— but the truth was more complicated. He also had Fuchs' dystrophy, a condition that made cataract surgery ineffective. Instead of clarity, his sight slipped further into a thick fog.

A lifelong science teacher, Ken struggled to teach, unable to see his hand in front of his face. Panic attacks set in as he imagined a future without sight—a life without teaching, traveling, or seeing his beloved grandchildren.

Ken was no stranger to adversity; a childhood accident left his right arm immobile. But losing his vision felt different. Sight was how he connected to his family, his students, and his purpose. His wife urged him to find joy in other ways, but the fear of becoming someone who needed care, rather than someone who gave it, weighed heavily.

After a long wait, hope returned to Ken in the form of a corneal transplant— and the result was nothing short of miraculous. Suddenly, Ken could see the vibrant faces of his grandchildren, the delicate feathers of a bird outside his window, the shimmer of snow on a mountain slope.

Snowboarding became safer and more exhilarating. Morning coffee came with the quiet wonder of watching eagles fish in the lake. Driving was easier. Most importantly, Ken returned to his classroom, guiding hundreds of students not only in science but in resilience.

Every sunrise, every familiar face, every mountain he descends is a reminder: miracles are real, and sometimes, they come from the generosity of a stranger.

🌐To learn more about Lions World Vision Institute's Donor Services program, please visit: https://lwvi.org/donor-families-and-recipients/

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🌟Vision Health Program - Monthly Recap!🌟In May, a total of 345 students received vision screenings and 270 students rece...
05/29/2026

🌟Vision Health Program - Monthly Recap!🌟

In May, a total of 345 students received vision screenings and 270 students received FREE eyeglasses through Lions World Vision Institute's Vision Health Program!! 🙌🙌🙌

The LWVI team hosted 14 mobile clinics this month throughout Pasco County Schools and School District of Manatee County providing students with free vision screening and eyeglasses through our Vision Health Program! 🚌🚌🚌

LWVI's Vision Health Program offers a range of services including free vision screenings, eye examinations, and glasses for children and adolescents 5-17 years of age.

🌐For LWVI's schedule of upcoming Youth Vision Program and Mobile Vision Clinic sites, please visit: https://lwvi.org/vision-health/clinic-calendar/

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💚Spreading Hope & Healing Throughout Idaho!💙Lions World Vision Institute is proud to work alongside LifeCenter Northwest...
05/28/2026

💚Spreading Hope & Healing Throughout Idaho!💙

Lions World Vision Institute is proud to work alongside LifeCenter Northwest, LifeNet Health, Cascade Life Alliance, Solvita, Envision, and DonorConnect as part of Yes Idaho — working together to honor donor gifts, support families, and bring hope and healing through organ, tissue, and eye donation.

In the northern region of Idaho, LWVI is the primary eye bank serving Benewah Community Hospital, Bonner General Health, Boundary Community Hospital, Gritman Medical Center, Kootenai Health, Shoshone Medical Center, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Syringa Hospital & Clinics, Northern Idaho Advanced Care, and St. Mary’s Health and Clearwater Valley Health.

Together, these facilities have restored sight to 52 people so far in 2026! 👏👏👏

To learn more about LWVI's mission to elevate standards in sight restoration, tissue transplantation, research, and education, please visit: https://lwvi.org/

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👏Welcome LWVI's Newest Women of Vision Members!👏Last week, Lions World Vision Institute welcomed eight women to Women of...
05/28/2026

👏Welcome LWVI's Newest Women of Vision Members!👏

Last week, Lions World Vision Institute welcomed eight women to Women of Vision, a giving circle dedicated to advancing pediatric eye care and expanding access through the Vision Health Center.

We are so grateful to each of these women for coming together as leaders in our community to create lasting impact and ensure that every child has the opportunity to see clearly and thrive.

🌟Julie Caldro
🌟Silvana Capaldi
🌟Cammie Chatterton
🌟Anne Corkle-Lindeman
🌟Kim de la Parte
🌟Cindy Gailani
🌟Judy Genshaft
🌟Christine Turner

Their support will fuel our Vision Health Programs for generations to come, ensuring children and families receive critical screenings, eye exams, and life-changing vision care. 👓👓👓

Thank you for believing in this mission, and for helping us build a legacy, where pediatric eye care will change lives and communities for generations to come. 👏

For more information on how you can support LWVI's mission by becoming a Women of Vision, please email:
📧[email protected]

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🌟Special Guest Appearance at … meet Andy Rivero!🌟Surgeons attending Florida Society of Ophthalmology's Annual Meeting ...
05/26/2026

🌟Special Guest Appearance at … meet Andy Rivero!🌟

Surgeons attending Florida Society of Ophthalmology's Annual Meeting "Masters in Ophthalmology" at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, June 5-7 – stop by booth 202 to meet Andy Rivero – Florida’s TOP sought after surgeon training representative!

Andy will be giving out FREE samples of knowledge on Lions World Vision Institute's TransplantREADY® Endo-In DMEK, DSAEK, and OptiGraft® CAIRS, LWVI's newest sterile ophthalmic allograft designed for complex lamellar procedures and keratoconus management.

🌐Click here to learn more! ➡️➡️➡️ https://lwvi.org/our-transplant-services

📧Come by booth 202, or contact Andy to set up a meeting at [email protected].

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‼️4,000 lives changed through vision screenings‼️Last week, members of the Lions World Vision Institute team volunteered...
05/22/2026

‼️4,000 lives changed through vision screenings‼️

Last week, members of the Lions World Vision Institute team volunteered at The Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games held at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida!

As part of the event, a variety of Health Services Activations were offered to participating athletes, and team LWVI was proud to volunteer through the Healthy Athletes – Opening Eyes program.

We are thrilled to share that nearly 4,000 screenings were completed during the two-day event! 👏👏👏

The Opening Eyes program provides vision screenings, eye health assessments/exams, and eyewear services to Special Olympics Florida athletes to help identify vision needs and improve access to care.

LWVI team members assisted the Optometrists performing refractions and patient support, along with managing the Eyewear Fabrication Station, which helped to ensure athletes received properly prepared prescription eyewear services during the event.

In addition to Opening Eyes, there were several other incredible health and wellness activations available to athletes, including Healthy Hearing, StrongMinds, Special Smiles, Ltd, Fit Feet, FUNfitness, and Health Promotion. There was even a dedicated Sensory Room available to provide athletes with a calming and supportive environment as needed.

It was truly an inspiring experience to be part of such an impactful event alongside so many dedicated healthcare professionals and volunteers. ❤️

🌐To learn more about where team LWVI will be offering free Community Vision Clinics next, please visit: https://lwvi.org/vision-health/

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📣Lions World Vision Institute is pleased to announce Stacey Efaw as Foundation Executive Director!📣In Stacey’s role as F...
05/21/2026

📣Lions World Vision Institute is pleased to announce Stacey Efaw as Foundation Executive Director!📣

In Stacey’s role as Foundation Executive Director, her first area of focus will be spearheading the final phase of the capital campaign for LWVI’s new 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Vision Health Center, scheduled to open April 2027 in Ybor City.

The center is expected to serve more than 20,000 children and adolescents each year by providing free vision screenings and access to prescription glasses for those in need. 🙌🙌🙌

Stacey will play an instrumental role in the opening of the Vision Health Center, along with advancing LWVI’s mission to restore sight and transform lives through donation, transplantation, and innovation.

LWVI expects the Vision Health Center to serve as a national model for accessible, pediatric focused vision care — demonstrating how nonprofit innovation, research and community partnerships can close long-standing gaps in healthcare access.

Welcome to the team, Stacey! 👏👏👏

🌐To learn more about Lions World Vision Institute’s Vision Health Center, please visit https://lwvi.org/vision-health-center/.

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🌟Thank you Naya Young for District 5 City Council for visiting Lions World Vision Institute this week!🌟We enjoyed chatti...
05/20/2026

🌟Thank you Naya Young for District 5 City Council for visiting Lions World Vision Institute this week!🌟

We enjoyed chatting with Tampa City Councilwoman Young about LWVI's new 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Vision Health Center (scheduled to open in March 2027) and learning about her passion for serving youth in our community. ❤️

LWVI's new Vision Health Center, located in Ybor City, is expected to serve more than 20,000 children and adolescents each year by providing free vision screenings and access to prescription glasses for those in need. 👓

🌐To learn more about LWVI's new Vision Health Center, please visit https://lwvi.org/vision-health/vision-health-center/

🏛️Naya represents District 5 on City of Tampa's Council, where she serves on the Public Safety Coordinating Council, chairs the Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee and serves on the board for the Tampa Bay Estuary Program.

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