ABDO is the qualifying body for Dispensing Opticians in the UK. Our FBDO qualification along with Contact Lens and Low Vision additional qualifications have been awarded level six status (Bsc) by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority. Our Contact Lens (Honours) has been assessed at level seven (Msc).

ABDO provides professional liability insurance for its members along with a wide range of membership benefits. It provides for a comprehensive package of CET (Continuing Education and Training) for members to help them maintain GOC registration and it offers additional courses for those wishing to add to their specialist skills.

The Association has its own regular publication 'Dispensing Optics', holds an annual conference as well as having a regional structure which organises local events both social and educational.

ABDO works closely with the other professional and representative bodies within optics. Our aim is to ensure that the role of our members and the position they hold in optics is promoted at every opportunity.

Association of British Dispensing Opticians
199 Gloucester Terrace
London
W2 6LD
T: 020 7298 5100
F: 020 7298 5111


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