about us > Vision and Mission

Boston Foundation for Sight (BFS) envisions a world in which no one has to suffer with corneal disease. Founded in 1992 as a nonprofit eye health care organization, today BFS is a world leader in complex corneal disease treatment, research, education and patient-centered care.

Mission Statement

Improve the quality of life for patients and families by transforming the understanding, treatment and care of complex corneal disease

We achieve our mission through five key strategies:

Educate

Increase widespread understanding of complex corneal disease through public awareness, clinical research and patient and professional education

Empower

Build resilient community networks that empower patients and families by enhancing the capacity for learning, support, advocacy and collective action

Treat

Collaborate with patients, their support systems and other medical providers to form a care network that provides PROSE treatment to all who can benefit

Innovate

Advance cutting-edge technological innovation in the design, manufacture and application of custom prosthetic devices

Transform

Revolutionize standard of care by developing a growing network of partners that offer PROSE treatment at world-class medical centers


“Boston Foundation for Sight provided me with a new lease on life. I wouldn't be able to live without their care.”    ~BFS patient