Latinos en Optometry

Many students are unaware of the wide range of career opportunities available in healthcare—especially professions like optometry that combine science, healthcare, technology, and patient care.

To help expand awareness and support career exploration, Latinos en Optometry is offering FREE membership for educators, including middle and high school teachers, school counselors, and administrators.

Members receive access to educational resources, career exploration materials, and tools designed to help students learn about careers in optometry and vision care.

If you work with students and are passionate about helping them explore future possibilities, we invite you to join us.

Together, we can help inspire the next generation of optometrists.

Join here: https://latinosenoptometry.org/join/

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often associated with its immediate neurological effects—but many patients experience ongoing visual symptoms that can go unrecognized.

In our latest Cultural Responsiveness series, we’re highlighting how TBI may affect Hispanic and Latino communities—and why communication, language, and family involvement can play an important role in identifying symptoms and supporting recovery.

Research suggests that up to 60–70% of individuals with TBI experience vision-related issues during recovery, including headaches, dizziness, light sensitivity, and difficulty reading.

This month’s featured author, Dr. DeAnn Fitzgerald—past president of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association—has lectured nationally on concussion and neuro-rehabilitation and is widely recognized for advancing understanding of how brain injury affects visual function and recovery.

Read the full article https://latinosenoptometry.org/traumatic-brain-injury-in-hispanic-communities-why-awareness-and-communication-matter-for-optometrists/

As optometrists are often among the providers patients see most regularly, recognizing these patterns—and asking a few additional questions—can make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.

Take a few minutes to read this—and consider sharing it with colleagues or others in your network.

Traumatic Brain Injury in Hispanic Communities: Why Awareness and Communication Matter for Optometrists - Latinos en Optometry Traumatic Brain Injury in Hispanic Communities: Why Awareness and Communication Matter for Optometrists DeAnn Fitzgerald, ODImmediate Past Presidemt, Neuro Optometric Rehabiitation Association By: Deann Fitzgerald, OD Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health concern in the United....

April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month — and women account for nearly two-thirds of blindness and visual impairment in the U.S.

Our latest blog, written by Dr. Diana Shechtman, looks at how language barriers, chronic disease, and access to care can increase risk for Hispanic women — and why prevention and annual comprehensive eye exams matter.

https://latinosenoptometry.org/when-gender-and-culture-intersect-eye-health-disparities-in-hispanic-women/