Latinos en Optometry in the News

Communication, understanding, and trust can have a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. In this article, three members of the Latinos en Optometry Board of Directors share their perspectives on serving Hispanic and Latino patients, addressing barriers to care, […]

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.—Latinos en Optometry, an organization that seeks to gain a broader representation of Latinos within the optometry and larger ECP community, in collaboration with Transitions Optical, has highlighted the growing national impact of Eying the Future, an educational initiative […]

Source: Healio A recent panel at Vision Expo explored how optometrists can better bridge cultural differences with their patients. The discussion emphasized the role of empathy, trust, and culturally responsive communication in improving patient understanding and health outcomes. Panelists also […]

Source: Vision Monday Clear and accurate communication is essential for providing quality eyecare, especially when working in communities with diverse patient populations, where language differences can at times pose a communication challenge between ECPs and their patients. VMAIL Weekend recently spoke […]

Source: Vision Monday Many factors go into choosing a medical specialty such as optometry, including personal history, clinical interests, duration of the training involved, career opportunities, and financial and work-life balance considerations. New research now provides individuals who might be […]

Latinos en Optometry seeks broader representation of Latinos and Spanish-speaking professionals within optometry.

Latinos en Optometry Co-Founder and Board member Diana Canto-Sims, OD explains how bridging cultural and community gaps will provide quality eye care for all. Read more…

Karen Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, sat down with Optometry Times®’ assistant managing editor Emily Kaiser to talk about her role on the founding board of Latinos en Optometry (LEO).

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Latinos En Optometry (LEO), a non-profit corporation with the goals of supporting Latino optometry students, providing resources and communications for Latinos in optometry as well as to the eyecare community who serve the Latino community, is looking to expand […]

Latinos En Optometry, also known as LEO, has launched to support Latinos in eye care and those who serve Latino communities. Diana Canto-Sims, OD, CEO and founder of La Vida Eyewear and co-owner of Buena Vista Optical in Chicago, and […]