Giving the gift of sight through ocular donation

Kim Groff of Saskatoon lives with corneal lattice dystrophy, a hereditary condition that affects the corneas and progressively worsens vision over time.

Thanks to donor corneas, he has received transplants in both eyes.

“I was very thankful that there were donor corneas available when I needed them,“ Groff said.

Eye tissue can be donated after death and is used in surgeries that restore or save sight. Many people in need of a cornea transplant often wait more than a year for these life-changing procedures.

“The impact of somebody being able to see again if they suffer from corneal blindness, now [being] able to read a book to their grandkids, watch their kids play sports — it really just gives them that new lease on life being able to see again.” says Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Tissue and Organ Coordinator Graham Stobbs.

Register online to become an organ and tissue donor at GiveLifeSask.ca. After registering, it is important to talk to your family about your decision.