ABDO

ABDO represents over 6000 qualified dispensing opticians in the United Kingdom.

Focus on ... dry eye disease - ABDO 08/07/2024

It's Dry Eye month. Dry eye disease is something that all of us, every day, encounter in our professional working lives.

Have you visited our Focus on ... dry eye disease area in the clinical hub?

Focus on ... dry eye disease - ABDO Welcome to our latest Focus on… resource, Focus on Dry Eye Disease. Dry eye disease is something that all of us, every day, encounter in our professional working lives.

Clinical conference - ABDO 08/07/2024

Join us for lectures and hands on workshops on paediatric dispensing, myopia management and acute eyecare for dispensing opticians. https://buff.ly/3zrU11f

Clinical conference - ABDO Join us for the second ABDO clinical conference which will take place on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October at the ABDO NRC, Birmingham.

07/07/2024

ABDO members can save on Airport parking and airport lounges. Find out more in the discounts section https://buff.ly/3WaAwn2

07/07/2024

Read the latest optical news on DO Online https://buff.ly/3Wd3mTP

06/07/2024

ABDO members receive an email newsletter to help you stay up to date with news in the world of optics, plus ABDO, CPD and benefit updates.

Email [email protected] if you need to update your email address or opt in for eNews.

Stepper renews VCHP support - ABDO 06/07/2024

Stepper Eyewear has pledged to support Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) for the fifth year running.

Stepper renews VCHP support - ABDO Stepper Eyewear has pledged to support Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) for the fifth year running. This year’s £11,000 donation will be used towards the running costs of the Birmingham clinic, which runs every Monday at SIFA Fireside, and brings the total amount donated by the company over...

Management and Leadership Training - ABDO 05/07/2024

Applications close 8 August 2024 for the Autumn intake of the Management and Leadership Training courses.

Choose from:
Continuing Improvement Certificate
Growing Leader Certificate
Management and Leadership Diploma
Management Essentials Certificate

Management and Leadership Training - ABDO Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) management and leadership training is a great way to turn any informal learning into a recognised qualification through a course of study and assessment.

05/07/2024

ABDO College have two vacancies for lecturers

"We are looking for two lecturers to join our growing teaching team and welcome applications from those looking for both full-time and part-time (minimum 3 days per week) roles. These roles would suit those with a strong sector knowledge who have a passion for training and supporting others." Find out more https://buff.ly/3W7E75l

Clinical conference - ABDO 05/07/2024

There are 24 interactive CPD points available across the whole hybrid conference, with 14 from the practical days at the ABDO NRC.

The 2024 conference themes are:

Paediatric dispensing
Myopia management
Acute eyecare for dispensing opticians

Book here https://buff.ly/3XMnw84

Clinical conference - ABDO Join us for the second ABDO clinical conference which will take place on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October at the ABDO NRC, Birmingham.

04/07/2024

Vision Care for Homeless People are looking for a Volunteer Clinic Assistant https://buff.ly/4cIcGEz and Volunteer dispensing opticians https://buff.ly/4cL40gM in Edinburgh

Post from the president - ABDO 04/07/2024

Preparing for a sporty summer

Post from the president - ABDO

ABDO in the regions: Wales - ABDO 04/07/2024

ABDO in the regions: Wales

ABDO in the regions: Wales - ABDO Improving access locally

ABDO College call-out to employers - ABDO 03/07/2024

ABDO College is calling on employers with experience of offering apprenticeships to get in touch ahead of the launch of its apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians (DOs), subject to General Optical Council (GOC) approval.

ABDO College call-out to employers - ABDO ABDO College is calling on employers with experience of offering apprenticeships to get in touch ahead of the launch its apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians (DOs), subject to General Optical Council (GOC) approval. This follows ABDO College being approved by the Department of Education...

03/07/2024

The Optical Assistant (OA) is often the first point of contact when a patient enters the practice to enquire about contact lenses, and they may have many questions. This article will explore some advantages and disadvantages of contact lenses and explain the reasons behind them.

OA Corner Part 43 - ABDO Exploring contact lenses

Bookings open for ABDO Clinical Conference - ABDO 03/07/2024

Bookings open for ABDO Clinical Conference

Bookings open for ABDO Clinical Conference - ABDO Bookings are now open for ABDO’s 2024 Clinical Conference for members. The conference will take place on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October at the ABDO National Resource Centre (NRC), Birmingham, providing two opportunities for members to attend. This year, ABDO will also be running webinars, online pe...

02/07/2024

Last few online CPD sessions available to join before the summer break

Journal Club 2024 #2
• Online Discussion Workshop
• 3 Interactive CPD Points
• Thursday 4 July 2024, 7pm Start

Let’s Talk About Myopia Management
• Online Peer Review
• 3 Interactive CPD Points
• Thursday 11 and Monday 15 July, 7pm Start
Both of these sessions are part of our research project. Each session will run as normal, but you consent to stay on Zoom for approximately 20 minutes after the session to complete a reflective learning statement which is for your own personal use and then use the information from this to complete a short survey.

How and When in Aftercare
• Online Peer Review – CL Practitioners only
• 3 Interactive CPD Points
• Tuesday 16 July, 7pm Start

Places currently available on all online sessions https://buff.ly/3zrKjfp

01/07/2024

Bookings are now open for the ABDO Clinical Conference.

Join us for the second ABDO clinical conference which will take place on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October at the ABDO NRC, Birmingham. Giving members two opportunities to attend.

This is year ABDO will be running webinars, online peer reviews and journal club sessions alongside the event taking place at the NRC. These will be booked separately to the event at the NRC.

Find out more and book https://buff.ly/3xy3rI6

30/06/2024

Bookings for the ABDO Clinical Conference open tomorrow. This year ABDO will be running webinars, online peer reviews and journal club sessions alongside the event taking place at the NRC.

Götti gets in on Euro 24 action - ABDO 30/06/2024

Murat Yakin, coach of the Swiss men‘s national team, has been spotted during the Euro 24 tournament wearing the Reyes model from the Götti Dimension collection.

Götti gets in on Euro 24 action - ABDO Murat Yakin, coach of the Swiss men‘s national team, has been spotted during the Euro 24 tournament wearing the Reyes model from the Götti Dimension collection. Produced using 3D printing in Götti own manufactory in Switzerland, the bold over-sized frames are designed to be extremely light and s...

Stranger things have happened... - ABDO 29/06/2024

The Mondottica Group has announced a new eyewear partnership with Florence by Mills – the Gen-Z focused beauty, lifestyle and fashion brand established in 2019 by Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown.

Stranger things have happened... - ABDO The Mondottica Group has announced a new eyewear partnership with Florence by Mills – the Gen-Z focused beauty, lifestyle and fashion brand established in 2019 by Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown. In a deal brokered by IMG, the partnership encompasses a full range of ophthalmic frames an...

British heritage brands collaborate - ABDO 29/06/2024

British heritage eyewear brand Curry & Paxton has partnered with iconic British fashion label Fred Perry to launch the latter’s first eyewear product.

British heritage brands collaborate - ABDO British heritage eyewear brand Curry & Paxton has partnered with iconic British fashion label Fred Perry to launch the latter’s first eyewear product. Curry & Paxton’s iconic Yvan frame has been reworked in black and champagne colourways to reflect Fred Perry’s definitive style – represented...

29/06/2024

2 days to go until bookings open for the ABDO Clinical Conference. 24 interactive CPD points are available across the whole hybrid conference, with 14 from the practical days at the ABDO NRC.

28/06/2024

ABDO College have two vacancies for lecturers

"We are looking for two lecturers to join our growing teaching team and welcome applications from those looking for both full-time and part-time (minimum 3 days per week) roles. These roles would suit those with a strong sector knowledge who have a passion for training and supporting others." Find out more https://buff.ly/3W2H2w7

28/06/2024

3 days to go until bookings open for the ABDO Clinical Conference.

Speaking at the conference are world renowned experts. This year we are able to bring experts in different areas of practice to offer the latest insights to support excellent patient care.

SPOKE Project Five approved - ABDO 28/06/2024

The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved the fifth output of the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE). Project Five is entitled, ‘Developing autonomy in student optical professionals’.

SPOKE Project Five approved - ABDO The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved the fifth output of the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE). The output is now available to download from the College of Optometrists website. (SPOKE) is a cross-sector collaboration funded by the General Optical Council (GOC)...

28/06/2024

Following the success of our Making Eyecare Accessible webinar which ran on Tuesday evening, Maryna has consented for us to put on a short video showing her using some signs which you may find useful in practice, these were covered at the end of the webinar but if you would like to see them again these can be found within our Professional Development Toolbox under webinars 2023 & 2024. https://buff.ly/4eJv020

Plastic partnership expands with vision care - ABDO 28/06/2024

Contact lens manufacturer CooperVision has renewed its plastic neutrality partnership with Plastic Bank until the end of 2026.

Plastic partnership expands with vision care - ABDO Contact lens manufacturer CooperVision has renewed its plastic neutrality partnership with Plastic Bank until the end of 2026. The partnership has also expanded to include a vision care programme to provide vision screenings and vouchers for free eye examinations and spectacles for eligible Plastic....

New roles at Menicon - ABDO 27/06/2024

Piyus Tanna has joined Menicon as professional services manager.

New roles at Menicon - ABDO Piyus Tanna has joined Menicon as professional services manager. Previously a personal development tutor and optometrist at Vision Express, Piyus is chair of Northamptonshire Local Optical Committee, a registrant reviewer for the General Optical Council, and a CPD author. He has collaborated in more...

27/06/2024

4 days to go.

Join us for lectures and hands on workshops on paediatric dispensing, myopia management and acute eyecare for dispensing opticians.

Bookings for the ABDO Clinical Conference open Monday 1 July

27/06/2024

The Annual Meeting of Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the Benevolent Fund Annual Meeting which will be held online on 17 September 2024 at 7.00pm

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