Press Releases

Latinos en Optometry Highlights Sports Vision as a Meaningful Way to Engage Hispanic and Latino Communities

September 1, 2026

During Sports Eye Safety Month, Amanda Nanasy, OD, highlights how sports can open broader conversations about vision, protection and comprehensive eye care Boynton Beach, FL  (September 1, 2026) — In recognition of Sports Eye Safety Month, Latinos en Optometry has […]

Latinos en Optometry Highlights Need for Year-Round UV Eye Protection Conversations Among Hispanic and Latino Patients

July 1, 2026

Boynton Beach, FL  (July 1, 2026) —In recognition of UV Safety Month, Latinos en Optometry has published a new article in its Cultural Responsiveness series exploring how eye care professionals can promote year-round UV protection among Hispanic and Latino patients […]

LATINOS EN OPTOMETRY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH ESCOBEDO, OD, FAAO, FSLS TO ITS ADVISORY BOARD

June 9, 2026

Boynton Beach, FL — (June 9, 2026) — — Latinos en Optometry, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of optometry, supporting culturally mindful eye care, and encouraging more students to consider careers in the profession, today announced the appointment […]

Latinos en Optometry Highlights Cataract Awareness Month with Focus on Prevalence and Hispanic/Latino Patient Impact

June 2, 2026

Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO emphasizes bridging the gap between diagnosis and treatment Boynton Beach, FL  (June 2, 2026) —In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month, Latinos en Optometry is highlighting the growing prevalence of cataracts in the United States and how […]

Latinos en Optometry Highlights the Role of Communication in Identifying Traumatic Brain Injury in Hispanic Communities

May 4, 2026

Boynton Beach, FL (May 4, 2026) — Latinos en Optometry is bringing attention to traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Hispanic and Latino communities as part of its Cultural Responsiveness blog series—supporting culturally mindful care and improving awareness of conditions that […]

Latinos en Optometry Introduces New Student Activity to
Explore Careers in Optometry

April 20, 2026

A simple tool for use in classrooms, groups, or individually to introduce the profession Boynton Beach, FL (April 20, 2026) — Latinos en Optometry has introduced a new student-focused activity designed to help middle and early high school students begin […]

Latinos en Optometry Releases Bilingual Tools to Address Communication Gaps in Eye Care

April 1, 2026

New downloadable forms designed to help patients and eye care professionals share critical health and vision information Boynton Beach, FL (April 2, 2026) — Latinos en Optometry has introduced two new bilingual communication tools designed to help strengthen conversations between […]

Latinos en Optometry Highlights Eye Health Disparities Affecting Hispanic Women During Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

April 1, 2026

April blog underscores how gender and cultural factors intersect to influence vision outcomes Boynton Beach, FL  (April 2, 2026) — In recognition of Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Latinos en Optometry has released its April Cultural Responsiveness blog, “When […]

Eying the Future Program Introduces Students to Eye Health and Optometry Careers

March 5, 2026

Classroom initiative expands eye health education and career awareness in schools serving Hispanic/Latino communities Boynton Beach, FL (March 5, 2006) — Latinos en Optometry, in collaboration with Transitions Optical, today highlighted the growing national impact of Eying the Future, an […]

Latinos en Optometry Marks Save Your Vision Month with Focus on Representation and the Future of Eye Csre

March 2, 2026

March blog underscores the role of workforce diversity and cultural connection in protecting sight Boynton Beach, FL  (March 3, 2026) — During Save Your Vision Month, led by the American Optometric Association, Latinos en Optometry is calling attention to an […]