Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Community
Engage, Learn, Network and Progress Practice in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
If you are a nurse practitioner (NP) who specializes in caring for patients with conditions that affect the eye, ear, nose and throat, the Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Community is an excellent resource for you. This AANP Community offers a unique opportunity to interactively collaborate with colleagues who share similar interests and clinical expertise. As a community member, you’ll have access to a cutting-edge, online forum where you can engage in discussions, document sharing and knowledge exchange with your fellow NPs. Come learn, engage and help progress the development of theory and practice in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
A Message From the Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Community Co-Chairs
Welcome to the new AANP Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Community! I am honored to help launch this new community. I have ophthalmology experience as a nurse, technician, researcher and NP for more than 30 years. My goal as Co-chair of this AANP Community is to create a supportive environment allowing us to share, learn and grow together to improve our ophthalmology practices. Ophthalmology is very demanding, but together, we can overcome challenging difficulties. I invite you to join this forum to support our specialty practice.
Welcome to the new AANP Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Community! I am an otolaryngology NP at the Durham Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, practicing in general otolaryngology since 2012. I have contributed to the publication of two Clinical Practice Guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology on Meniere’s disease and adult patients with a neck mass. My practice focuses on general outpatient otolaryngology. I am honored to co-chair this new group and look forward to collaborating with other NPs throughout the nation.
Diancy Torres, APRN
Diancy Torres is a distinguished health care professional with expertise in ophthalmology and advanced nursing practice. A graduate of the University of Havana Medical Sciences, she specialized in ophthalmology and gained substantial clinical experience as an ophthalmologist specialist in Cuba and Ecuador.
Upon relocating to the United States, Torres joined Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where she served as an ophthalmic technician and ophthalmic echographer from 2017 to 2023. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in patient care, she earned a Master of Science in nursing as a family nurse practitioner from the University of Miami in 2022. Torres subsequently served as a pediatric ophthalmology nurse practitioner at Golisano Children’s Hospital from March 2023 to December 2024.
Currently, Torres is an ophthalmology nurse practitioner at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She is an exceptional health care professional, demonstrating intelligence, responsibility and diligence in all aspects of her work. Her knowledge of ophthalmology, coupled with her compassionate and patient-centered approach, allows her to provide outstanding clinical care.
Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Community Forum
Join this exciting new community and engage with other like-minded NPs who share an interest in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Take part in interactive discussion and debate, gain support and explore Q&As and always be on top of the latest available news, education and information.
Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Community Details and Eligibility
- Annual Dues: $20.
- Available exclusively to current AANP members.
- Open to all AANP members with specialty practice or interest in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.