Curious Kids Can Become Awesome Eye Doctors!

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Did you know doctors who care for our eyes can help people see the world in a whole new way? Today, we’re going to meet ophthalmologists – special doctors who keep eyes healthy and fix problems so that people can see clearly. Imagine helping your family, friends, and community see better every day. That’s what eye doctors do! Let’s meet all the different types of eye doctors! Read More

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Video curated by Daniel Laroche, MD – President, Advanced Eyecare of New York; Past President, Manhattan Central Medical Society and Empire State Medical Association; Past Section Chair, National Medical Association Ophthalmology Section; Co‑Founder, Pan African Glaucoma Congress; Board Member, McCune Smith-Cordice Medical Society, and former Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Special thanks to the leadership of the National Medical Association Ophthalmology Section – to the dedicated officers, Section Chairs, and the Rabb-Venable Excellence in Ophthalmology Program, who strengthen advocacy and excellence in eye health for underserved communities. Heartfelt gratitude also to Dr. Laroche’s wife Marjorie and daughters, Arielsarai and Gabrielle, whose love and support are the foundation for all that is accomplished.

Learn more about the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Dr. Laroche’s recent publication: “Diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and society: A historical imperative, ethical framework, and strategic pathway amidst evolving challenges, in the Journal of the National Medical Association, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40975631/.

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