Eye Bank Association of America

What Eye Bank Association of America does

Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit trade association founded in 1961 in Washington, DC, and recognized as the world's oldest transplantation association. It serves as the nationally-recognized accrediting and standards-setting body for US eye banks and their international counterparts, with members operating across all 50 US states and global locations. Since 1961, EBAA member eye banks have provided tissue for over 2.5 million sight-restoring corneal transplants, achieving 95–98% transplant success rates and contributing an estimated $8.6 billion in lifetime annual economic benefit. The organization is led by President & CEO Kevin Corcoran with a small staff (1–10 employees) and operates with EIN 72-0678970.

EBAA's technology stack consists of five interconnected web platforms: eyeLEARN (educational portal offering webinars, certification preparation, skills videos, and CEU tracking), ONE / Ocular Network Exchange (tissue distribution platform for surplus tissue among member banks), The Lens (community discussion hub, now integrated with EyeConnect), eStatIS (statistical reporting database), and OARRS (Online Adverse Reaction Reporting System). The association also maintains the peer-reviewed EBCT Journal (Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation) and operates the Eye Bank Accreditation Program established in 1981, which serves as the gold standard for eye banking quality.

EBAA's revenue model is built on three primary streams: recurring membership dues (Eye Bank Membership, Affiliate Membership, Paton Society), educational programs and event registration (Annual Meeting at $400 member / $800 non-member, Cornea and Eye Banking Forum at $199/$399, Executive Director Cohort at $999–$1,199, webinars free for members / $50 non-member), and accreditation and certification service fees. Distribution occurs through self-serve web platforms, direct member engagement via the member portal, and a network of accredited member eye banks serving as the operational channel to end recipients. Recent strategic activity includes the February 2026 ZenQMS partnership offering discounted electronic Quality Management System software to members, and the launch of EyeQualify as a new quality-related certification product.

Name

Eye Bank Association of America

Legal name

Eye Bank Association of America

Website

https://restoresight.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EBAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit trade association founded in 1961 that serves as the nationally-recognized accrediting and standards-setting body for US and international eye banks, delivering education, certification, accreditation, and technology platforms supporting corneal donation and transplantation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology & Eye Banking Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Eye bank accreditation
• Corneal transplantation
• Medical association
• Professional certification
• Healthcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: EBAA serves members through eye bank membership, affiliate membership, and Paton Society membership with associated dues.
2. Educational Programs and Events: Revenue from educational content, webinar registrations, annual meeting packages, and professional development courses.
3. Accreditation and Certification Services: Fees for accreditation of eye banks and certification of eye bank technicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EBAA is a nonprofit membership association that accredits U.S. eye banks, certifies eye banking professionals, and delivers education, standards, advocacy, and tissue-exchange infrastructure to its member eye banks. Its product portfolio includes the eyeLEARN educational portal, the ONE tissue exchange platform, The Lens community hub, eStatIS statistical database, and the OARRS adverse-reaction reporting system, alongside annual meetings, journals, and grants/scholarships.

Product overview

Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) operates as a platform organization offering multiple interconnected digital products and services for the eye banking community. The core product portfolio includes eyeLEARN (educational portal with CEU courses), ONE (tissue exchange platform), The Lens/EyeConnect (member discussion hub), eStatIS (statistical reporting), and OARRS (adverse reaction reporting). These platforms serve eye bank professionals through educational content, tissue distribution, member communication, data analytics, and compliance reporting. EBAA also provides accreditation, certification, and hosts annual meetings (Annual Meeting and Cornea and Eye Banking Forum). The organization functions as a membership-based association serving all 50 U.S. states and locations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eyeLEARN: Educational portal with resources for eye bank professionals.
• ONE (Ocular Network Exchange)
• The Lens
• eStatIS
• OARRS

Products and services

• eyeLEARN Educational Portal Web-based educational portal offering webinars, skills videos, certification courses, and CEU tracking for eye bank professionals, with content covering Quality Assurance, Technical, Medical Director, and Ophthalmic Procedures topics.
• ONE (Ocular Network Exchange) Tissue exchange platform enabling distribution of surplus corneal tissue between member eye banks to optimize availability of sight-restoring tissue.
• The Lens (Community Hub) Community interaction hub for EBAA member discussions and resource sharing, integrated with EyeConnect for sharing resources between sessions.
• eStatIS Statistical Reporting Database Member statistical reporting database for tracking and analyzing eye banking metrics and outcomes across the EBAA member network.
• OARRS (Online Adverse Reaction Reporting System) Online adverse reaction reporting system for tracking and reporting adverse events encountered in eye banking and corneal transplantation.
• Eye Bank Accreditation Program Gold standard accreditation program for eye banks, established in 1981, featuring inspection and accreditation processes administered through the Accreditation Board.
• EBCT Journal (Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation) Peer-reviewed journal covering scientific research and clinical developments in eye banking and corneal transplantation.
• Eye Bank Certification Program Certification program for eye bank technicians, including preparation resources, skills videos, and CEU tracking available through eyeLEARN.
• EyeQualify Quality-related service offering for eye bank professionals, focused on quality assurance in eye bank operations.
• Executive Director Cohort Six-month peer-to-peer learning cohort for eye bank Executive Directors and CEOs covering operations, tissue supply, regulation, workforce, and industry disruption; early-bird pricing $999, standard rate $1,199.
• EBAA Annual Meeting Annual in-person meeting featuring educational sessions, awards, scientific symposium, and networking for eye banking professionals; member rate $400, non-member rate $800 for the complete package with up to 20.25 CEUs.
• Cornea and Eye Banking Forum Annual educational forum for eye banking professionals featuring educational programming and networking, with on-demand packages at member rate $199 and non-member rate $399.
• Paton Society Membership Distinguished membership category within EBAA, offering enhanced recognition and engagement within the association.
• Preferred Partner Program Program offering EBAA members exclusive discounts and offers on products and services through a network of preferred partners serving the eye banking community.
• Find an Eye Bank Directory Public directory service helping recipients, families, and professionals locate EBAA member eye banks across all 50 U.S. states and worldwide locations.
• Eye Bank Medical Director Course Comprehensive online course for eye bank Medical Directors covering EBAA structure, eye banking, regulations, standards, and best practices, delivered in 31 components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,549,946 sight restoring corneal transplants performed since 1961
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZenQMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026ZenQMS and EBAA announced a partnership to help member eye banks adopt Zen's eQMS (electronic Quality Management System) software at a discounted price. The collaboration aims to improve compliance and audit readiness through tiered pricing, full module access, and educational resources to facilitate regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.
• Donate Life AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership indicated through logo placement on EBAA website footer as part of organizational partnership network.
• Global Alliance of Eye Bank Associations (GAeba)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership indicated through logo placement on EBAA website footer, representing collaboration with global eye banking associations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Joint Commission: The Joint Commission is the dominant U.S. healthcare accreditor (hospitals, ambulatory care, lab). Comparable as an accreditation and standards-setting authority in healthcare, and represents the type of larger incumbent EBAA could either partner with or face competition from if HCT/P regulation evolves.
• American Optometric Association (AOA): AOA is the national professional association for optometrists, with analogous revenue streams (dues, CE, certification, events). It represents the broader optometric ecosystem adjacent to EBAA's optometry-adjacent corneal transplantation mission.
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO): AAO is the broad professional society for ophthalmologists worldwide, with overlapping educational programming, annual meetings, and physician certification signals (CME/MOC). Competes with EBAA for physician mindshare and continuing-education dollars in the same clinical specialty.

Regional players

• Eye Bank Association of India: EBAI is the national coordinating association for eye banks in India, one of the largest corneal transplantation markets in the world. Represents the most meaningful emerging-market peer and a potential franchise partner for EBAA international expansion.
• European Eye Bank Association (EEBA): EEBA is the European coordinating body for eye banks with parallel accreditation, education, and annual meeting functions. A regional counterpart that competes for international members and signals how EBAA might expand or partner outside the U.S.

Direct peers

• American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB): AATB is the closest direct peer: a nonprofit standards-setting and accreditation body for U.S. tissue banking. Operates a near-identical business model (membership, accreditation, education, certification) and competes for the same regulatory authority footprint that EBAA holds in the ocular tissue niche.
• NATCO (North American Transplant Coordinators Organization): NATCO is the professional association for transplant coordinators and procurement professionals across all organ/tissue types. Comparable through its member-driven education, certification, and continuing-education programs, directly overlapping with EBAA's eyeLEARN/CEU portfolio.
• Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO): AOPO is the trade association for the 58 U.S. organ procurement organizations (OPOs), serving as their accrediting and standards-setting body. Highly analogous to EBAA in mission, governance, and member-services revenue model, just one step further along the donation/transplantation value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/restoresight
• Facebookfacebook.com/restoresight
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eye-bank-association-of-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/restoresight

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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