Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research

The Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research (LEITR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recovery, evaluation, and distribution of ocular tissue for transplantation, research, and education. Based in Tampa, Florida, it operates one of the largest combined eye banks and ocular research centers in the world. LEITR provides high-quality corneal tissue to surgeons globally and supports advanced ophthalmic research into treatments for blinding diseases. The organization also features a dedicated Ocular Research Center that collaborates with scientists and biotech companies to develop new therapies and surgical techniques.