ABDO is the qualifying body for dispensing opticians in the UK. Our FBDO qualification along with additional qualifications for Contact Lenses and Low Vision have been awarded level 6 status (equivalent to BSc) by Ofqual, Welsh Assembly Government and CEA Reward Learning qualification examinations regulators. Our Contact Lens (Honours) qualification has been assessed at level 7 (MSc).

ABDO provides professional liability insurance for its members along with a wide range of membership benefits. It provides a comprehensive package of CET (Continuing Education and Training) to members to help them maintain GOC (General Optical Council) 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 and exhibition, 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

Telephone Head Office: 020 7298 5100
Fax: 020 7298 5111
Email: general@abdolondon.org.uk

For Departmental enquiries please contact:-

ABDO Examinations & Registration
Telephone: 01227 732921
Fax: 01227 733641
Email: examinations@abdo.org.uk

ABDO Membership Services
Telephone: 01227 733912
Fax: 01227 733900
Email: membership@abdo.org.uk

ABDO CET
Telephone: 01206 734155
Fax: 01206 734156
Email: cet@abdo.org.uk

Dispensing Optics
Telephone: 01892 667626
Fax: 01892 667626
Email: do@abdo.org.uk

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