KeraLink International, a nonprofit focused on corneal disease prevention and treatment in low- and middle-income communities, hosted its first major fundraiser, “Corneatopia: Eyes on the Future,” on Nov. 16 at the Maryland Science Center. The event raised more than $110,000 and featured ophthalmologists, engineers and tech innovators showcasing new medical devices to combat corneal blindness.
Founded in Baltimore in 1962 as the Maryland Eye Bank, KeraLink International grew to become the world’s largest ocular tissue supplier and helped eliminate the U.S. corneal transplant waitlist. The fundraiser highlighted the organization’s new mission, supported current initiatives and honored three individuals for their contributions to global eye care.
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To submit photos for a future Business Album, email Assistant Editor Sean Wallace at [email protected].The tech showcase included a demo of PlenOptika’s handheld autorefractor that uses artificial intelligence to make low-cost vision screenings reality around the world. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)From left, the KeraLink International Board of Directors Board Vice Chair Douglas J. Furlong, Esq., Principal, Furlong ADR, LLC; C. Thomas Vangsness, Jr., M.D.; Michelle Bockman, CEO & President, KeraLink International; Christopher Helmrath, Founder & Managing Director, SC&H Capital; Board Chair Pamela Hall, Ph.D, Vice President, Enovis; Mark T. Jensen, Esq., Partner & Co-Founder, Bowie & Jensen; Larry Yukmas. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)Guests were shown a video demonstrating the eye health care being provided in India, in partnership with KeraLink International. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)Michelle Bockman, CEO & President, KeraLink International. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)From left, the evening’s three award recipients, Dr. Umang Mathur, CEO of Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital and Visionary Leadership in Eye Health Award Recipient; Julia Kornfield, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Caltech and Pioneer in Vision Technology Award; Kunal Parikh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University, Innovator in Global Visions Solutions Award. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)Kunal Parikh, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University and recipient of the Innovation in Global Vision Solutions Award. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)Guests enjoyed dinner at the Maryland Science Center. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)From left, Sean O’Brien, Head of Global Marketing and Communications, Mott Corporation; Michelle Bockman, CEO & President, KeraLink International; Darlene Hollywood, Principal, Hollywood Agency; Stacy Clougherty, Vice President, Hollywood Agency. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)Cathleen Trigg-Jones, iWoman TV Founder & CEO, Corneatopia guest emcee. (Heidi Marie Bell Photography)
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