Ariolfo G. Vazquez is an Ecuador based optometrist and co-founder of the LATAM Myopia Management Group. A specialist in contactology, special lenses and myopia management, Dr Vazquez is Head of the Department of Contactology and Optometry, at Oftalmolaser Clinic, Cuenca-Ecuador, and Manager and owner of Centro Visual, Optocentro, Cuenca-Ecuador). Dr Vazquez is the Speaker for Ecuador, Colombia and Peru of Alcon, and a regular lecturer for national and international events.

The LATAM Myopia Management Group aims provide and improve adequate myopia management across Latin America, through education and dissemination of research and myopia management practices.