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Eye bank honors donors at Celebration of Hope in Iowa City
The Iowa Lions Eye Bank hosted its Celebra tion of Hope & Renewal at UI Hospitals and Clinics to honor eye and organ donors. Joseph Carlson, born Jan. 5, 2015, received corneal transplants that restored his sight, becoming the youngest patient of the year in UIHC’s Ophthalmology department. The event highlighted donor needs and eye tissue research, noting about 1.6 million Iowans are registered organ donors and urging more participation.
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John Carlson
Joseph
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Iowa Lions Donor Memorial
University of Iowa
Des Moines
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Wal- Mart
Wal-Mart
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Iowa
Adam Stockman
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Eye Bank
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