The Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank (BRREB) was established in 1976 as a community service to provide the highest quality eye tissue to local ophthalmologists for transplant surgery. Its founding was the inspiration of Sister Lilian Lynch and Dr. Charles Afeman. BRREB is charged with the mission of public education about eye donation through workshops, health fairs and other community programs.

BRREB serves hospitals, doctors and patients in South Central regions of Louisiana. It is a fully accredited member of the Eye Bank Association of America. The Executive Director is Jamie H. Collier, BS, MA, CEBT. The Chairman of the Board and Medical Director is Thomas J. Heigle, MD.

For 50 years, Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank has been dedicated to restoring sight through the gift of eye donation. As we celebrate our golden anniversary, we look forward to continuing this mission with our incredible community.

50th Anniversary: Legacy of Light

By Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank

50th Anniversary: Legacy of Light