Latinos en Optometry

As Cataract Awareness Month draws attention to one of the leading causes of vision impairment, Latinos en Optometry is highlighting the growing burden of cataracts in the United States and the factors that influence outcomes among Hispanic and Latino patients. According to a press release, the latest installment of their Cultural Responsiveness blog series by Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, addresses the issue.

Latinos en Optometry Highlights Patient Care Challenges With Cataract Conexiant Vision: Delivering trusted clinical content, deep audience engagement, and educational resources for eye care professionals. Discover more through our magazines, newsletters, and events.

https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/latinos-en-optometry-expands-early-career-awareness-with-new-student-tool Latinos en Optometry has introduced a new student-focused activity aimed at helping middle school and early high school students consider whether a career in optometry may be a good fit.

Latinos en Optometry expands early career awareness with new student tool | Optometry Times - Clinical News & Expert Optometrist Insights vailable in both English and Spanish, the activity is designed to help students reflect on their interests, preferences, and strengths.

Better outcomes don’t just come from the diagnosis—they come from the conversation.

At Vision Expo, we brought together leaders in optometry to talk about improving communication and outcomes in chronic disease eye care.

Watch the full discussion here:

Panel Discussion Videos - Latinos en Optometry Vision Expo Panel Discussions At Latinos en Optometry, our mission is rooted in the belief that racial and ethnic diversity among health professionals strengthens our health care system. A diverse workforce expands access to care, improves quality for underserved communities, and ensures that the he...

Latinos en Optometry presenta dos nuevas herramientas bilingües (inglés/español) diseñadas para ayudar a que pacientes y profesionales del cuidado visual se entiendan mejor.

• Un formulario está pensado para consultorios optométricos, ayudando a los proveedores a comprender rápidamente el historial del paciente, sus inquietudes visuales y sus preferencias de idioma.
• El otro está diseñado para pacientes y entornos comunitarios, ayudando a las personas a organizar información importante antes de un examen de la vista.

Te invitamos a explorar, utilizar y compartir estos recursos con quienes puedan beneficiarse.