Former employees of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank shared stories of high-pressure environments, errors, and damaged or wasted tissues leading to a tense work environment. Eye banks recover corneas from deceased donors, with corneas being the most commonly transplanted body part in the U.S. There is less transparency and oversight in the tissue donation industry compared to organ donations, despite the critical nature of the work. Former employees expressed concerns about the quality of recovered corneas, pressure on technicians, and lack of accountability for errors. Oversight and accountability in eye and tissue banks are needed to ensure public trust and safety.
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Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors
