Eye and tissue donation
It's your Decision, it's their lives
The decision to donate your eyes and tissues after your death may not seem necessary to you right now, but for the thousands of people waiting for the gift of life your choice is a ray of hope.
Headquartered in Syracuse, The Central New York Eye and Tissue Bank is a private, nonprofit, medical organization whose commitment is to save and enhance lives through eye and tissue donation while maintaining respect for those who give the gift of life.
The Central New York Eye and Tissue Bank holds the highest level of accreditation from the Eye Bank Association of America, is accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks, is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, as well as regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. We also assist in important medical research that investigates the causes and cures of a wide variety of eye disorders.
Our Mission Statement
Our commitment is to enhance lives through eye and tissue donation while
maintaining respect for those who give the gift of life.
Our Vision Statement
Our vision is to foster increased donations of transplantable eye and tissue and promote enhanced support services to donor families, while analyzing emerging technologies to develop future strategies that will maintain our status as a leader in the field of eye and tissue donation.
Senator John A. DeFrancisco shows his support for eye and tissue donation and makes his intentions known at the Grand Opening of the CNYETB's new facility, by enrolling in the New York State Organ and Tissue Donor Registry.
Pictured with from left: Linda Natoli, Cathy Esposito (donor family members), and Co-Medical Director Dr. Michael Geiss, III.
Enroll in the New York State Organ and Tissue Donor Registry today and
be sure to tell your family!! 
