Cornea Research Foundation of America

The Cornea Research Foundation of America (CRFA) is a non-profit clinical research organization dedicated to restoring sight through innovative corneal research and education. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Francis Price Jr., the foundation has pioneered transformative surgical techniques, including Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK). CRFA manages one of the world's largest independent databases of corneal transplant outcomes, providing critical data on long-term graft survival and patient results. The organization also conducts clinical trials for new ophthalmic drugs, surgical devices, and regenerative therapies. Their mission extends to educating surgeons globally to improve the standard of care for patients with corneal diseases like Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus.