Tag: latinos en optometry
The Clinical Power of Cultural Competency
For Diana Canto-Sims, OD, providing accessible eye care to the Hispanic and Latino community is a commitment sparked by a childhood spent giving a...
Latinos en Optometry Releases Bilingual Tools to Address Communication Gaps
Latinos en Optometry has introduced two new bilingual communication tools designed to help strengthen conversations between patients and eye care professionals. The downloadable forms—available...
Bringing Cultural Awareness to Eye Care
This article is an excerpt from the Closing the Gaps report.
Bridging the cultural and communication gaps in Hispanic/Latino eye care is deeply personal for Diana Canto-Sims,...
Latinos en Optometry Highlights Glaucoma Awareness Month, Urges Culturally Responsive Patient...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. The Cultural Responsiveness blog from Latinos en Optometry and VSP Vision calls attention to the critical role optometrists play...
New Career Guide Aims to Spark Student Interest in Optometry
Latinos en Optometry, in partnership with Transitions Optical, announced the release of Eyes on the Future: Exploring Career Paths in Optometry—a new guidebook designed...
Latinos en Optometry Highlights Cultural Responsiveness in Eye Care During Hispanic...
The September edition of the “Cultural Responsiveness” blog by Latinos en Optometry and sponsored by VSP Vision features an insightful article written by Diana...
Dr. Ruth Shoge Featured in Latinos en Optometry on Diverse Recruitment
In its August "Cultural Responsiveness" blog, Latinos en Optometry welcomed Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Clinical Professor at UC...
Latinos En Optometry, Zeiss to Host Diversity Panel at Vision Expo...
As the field of optometry continues to evolve to better reflect the diverse communities it serves, Latinos en Optometry and ZEISS will host a...
Individualizing Optometry Care to All Patient Populations
The June edition of the “Cultural Responsiveness” blog by Latinos en Optometry and sponsored by VSP Vision highlights an article written by Bryce St....
Latinos En Optometry and VSP Vision Launch New Blog Series
Latinos en Optometry has collaborated with VSP Vision™ to launch a new blog series called “Cultural Responsiveness.” This initiative seeks to support both existing...
