José works as an optometrist and lecturer at Flinders’ School of Optometry and Ophthalmology Department and is a Research Fellow within SAHMRI’s Aboriginal Health Equity Theme. He dedicates his clinical and research efforts to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health. While only early in his career, Mr Estevez has shown dedication and commitment to Indigenous health and is a key advocate for the health of priority populations across South Australia.

His research has focused on overcoming inequities in eye health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with an emphasis on epidemiological eye studies and best practice diabetic retinopathy screening and management in regional and remote areas. His work has been recognised by invitations to ethics and advisory boards specific to Aboriginal eye health.