The June edition of the “Cultural Responsiveness” blog by Latinos en Optometry and sponsored by VSP Vision highlights an article written by Bryce St. Clair, OD, MPH, assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

In his article, Dr. St. Clair emphasizes the significance of tailoring care to individual patients by considering their cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. He draws from his firsthand experiences of delivering care to immigrant and refugee communities in Houston, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; and currently in Baltimore, Maryland to share valuable insights.

Dr. St. Clair also stresses the importance of eyecare practitioners demonstrating a vested interest in establishing connections with their patients to deliver more patient-centered eye care. He believes that building trust in every practitioner-patient interaction is essential for patients to adhere to medical recommendations. In his article, he offers several actions physicians and staff can implement to ensure all patients experience a sense of being welcomed and valued in their care.

Dr. St. Clair’s blog is available on the Latinos en Optometry website at latinosenoptometry.org/individualizing-optometry-care-to-all-patient-populations.