Services for Corneal Surgeons
For more than 50 years, Heartland Lions Eye Banks has served physicians around the world by providing high-quality corneal tissue, impeccable service and a remarkable attention to detail to help you focus on what’s most important – restoring vision to your patients.
The Eye Bank follows the most rigorous of standards to ensure the corneal tissue we retrieve meets your specific guidelines for transplant. All eye donors are screened and all tissue evaluated to ensure safety for you and your patient. In addition, tissue is processed, stored and distributed according to the FDA, Good Tissue Practices 21 CFR 1271 and EBAA medical standards.
Benefits for Corneal Surgeons
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Seven eye bank branches means you have a better variety of tissue to choose from
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High-quality tissue for Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) procedures
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Tissue can be pre-cut in-house for Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK), saving you time in the operating room
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All tissue is given a full evaluation, and you are provided with a complete report
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Distribution team members are available 24/7
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Tissue is pre-cut Sunday through Friday to meet your scheduling needs
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Tissue can be requested online, by fax or by phone
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We are centrally located in the U.S., guaranteeing fast shipment of your tissue
- Every effort is made to accommodate your special requirements and request
To learn more about our services for corneal surgeons or to place an eye tissue request, please call our Distribution Center at 800-816-9263.
