Latinos en Optometry, a non-profit association dedicated to gaining a broader representation of Latinos and Spanish-speaking professionals within the optometry and larger eye care professional community, announced the appointment of Angelica Cifuentes, OD, to the Latinos en Optometry Advisory Board.
Born in Colombia and raised in Miami, Florida, Dr. Cifuentes is a board-certified optometric physician practicing in Miami. She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Bye Dry Eyes, an e-commerce website offering a range of dry eye products for patients.
Dr. Cifuentes completed her undergraduate studies with honors at Florida International University. She earned a second bachelor’s in vision science from Nova Southeastern university while concurrently pursuing her optometric degree. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2022.
Her commitment to education and advocacy spans across social media, where she actively engages with her audience through her platform @tinyoptometrist, boasting a substantial following across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. She also serves as a mentor for Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry Florida Optometric Student Association.
Dr. Cifuentes is also an active member of various optometric associations including the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association and the Miami Dade Optometric Association. Additionally, she is a visionary board member at the Contact Lens Institute and part of the communications committee with Women In Eyecare, a member of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) and Optometry Divas South Florida Chapter.
“Dr. Cifuentes’ path to prominence in optometry is an inspiration not only to the Hispanic/Latino community, but to anyone facing challenges to help them achieve their dream,” says Latinos en Optometry co-founder Diana Canto-Sims, OD.
For more information about Latinos en Optometry and to become a member, visit latinosenoptometry.org.
