Global Alliance of Eye Banks (GAEBA)

Indonesia’s Call to Action.   At our World Eye Bank Symposium in September in Jakarta, we were thrilled to bring together all the Indonesian eye bankers and stakeholders for the very first time (pictured with the GAEBA Chair). Together, they pledged to work together to drive forward eye banking across Indonesia.    We can’t wait to see the advancements they make in the years to come. Keep up the good work Indonesia.   Jakarta Eye Centre, Shrita Siregar, Rina La Distia Nora, Johan Hutauruk, Lions Clubs International, Heather Machin, RN, MBA, PhD

Prof Namrata Sharma receives GAEBA’s inaugural Dr Paul Dubord Award for International Eye Banking The award was presented during the World Eye Bank Symposium #WEBS2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 25 September 2024, where Prof Sharma was honoured for her outstanding contributions to the international eye banking community. 💬 "Thank you for the valuable recognition. This award is a tribute to the person who changed the platform of Eye banking globally. It serves as a powerful motivation for myself and my team to diligently pursue excellence in eye banking and corneal transplantation. It has special relevance in my country because he was instrumental in changing the face of Eye Banking in Indian Ophthalmology. The award also highlights the contributions of my alma mater, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, as we work to elevate the standards of care in our field both nationally and internationally. Furthermore, it will foster valuable collaborations across the globe." - Prof Namrata Sharma ➡️ Interview: https://lnkd.in/epjquadu

And that’s a wrap. Thank you Jakarta, Indonesia for hosting the 2024 World Eye Bank Symposium. This was the first WEBS to be hosted in Asia and the first face-to-face WEBS since the pandemic. We were thrilled to welcome delegates from across the world and welcome a strong local Indonesian delegation.    Special thanks to our hosts the Association of Eye Banks of Asia and Lions Jakarta Eye Bank, and sponsors Eversight and Lions Clubs International.   We look forward to continuing the celebrations with the commencement of the Asian Corneal Society Meeting tomorrow.   #eyebanking #AsssociationofEyeBanksofAsia #WEBS2024

Global Alliance of Eye Banks (GAEBA) welcomes Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio as new Sector Member "We wanted to join GAEBA because of the need for collaboration with our international eye banking communities about best practices, challenges, and new technologies. There is an ongoing need for corneas, especially internationally. There is also a big need to combine statistical measurements and create a standardization among the profession that would in turn benefit both our surgeons and their patients." - Shannon Schweitzer, Executive Director for Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio ➡ Blogpost #interview now online: https://lnkd.in/em_-68kU

A huge thank you to our amazing event sponsors, Lions Clubs International and Eversight, for making this event possible! 👏 👏 👏 WORLD EYE BANK SYMPOSIUM 2024 #WEBS2024 📍 25 September 2024 | hosted by the Asian Eye Bank Association (AEBA) We welcome delegates to our first face-to-face World Eye Bank Symposium (WEBS) since the pandemic, in Jakarta, Indonesia on the 25th September, which takes place concurrently to the Asian Corneal Societies 9th Biennial Scientific Meeting (26th-28th). With our event hosts, the Asian Eye Bank Association, we look forward to welcoming delegates from around Asia and the world. ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4yGqD2D

WORLD EYE BANK SYMPOSIUM 2024 📍 25 September 2024 | hosted by the Asian Eye Bank Association (AEBA) We are excited to welcome delegates to our first face-to-face World Eye Bank Symposium since the pandemic! Get to know our #keynote speaker: Associate Professor Marcus Ang from Singapore. And also take a look at the list of our outstanding guest speakers!👏 ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4yGqD2D

Thank you to Philip Fasone, Kristen McCoy and Collin Ross for hosting our session at the International Council of Ophthalmology’s, World Ophthalmology Congress, in Vancouver over the weekend. Great to see eye banking involved in the wider ophthalmology conversation. 👏

Don't miss out! The early bird registration deadline ends tomorrow - this is your last chance to take advantage of the early bird discount for #WEBS2024! https://lnkd.in/e4yGqD2D

ℹ Reminder: Get your Early Bird Ticket until Tuesday, August 20th https://lnkd.in/e4yGqD2D

GAEBA’s new Global Standards: Open Consultation Period ➡ Submit feedback to GAEBA by Friday 23rd August 2024, via the Project Lead, Erik Hellier on ehellier@coleb.org