ABDO is the only professional body totally dedicated to the interests of dispensing opticians and the profession of dispensing optics. In 2011 the Association celebrated its 25th anniversary and since it was founded the total number of members has more than doubled.

We appreciate a lot of what the Association does is not highly visible to its members, for example lobbying government and the DoH, working with the GOC, developing and refining the syllabus of our various professional examinations and ABDO’s direct input into joint initiatives such as the Optical Confederation etc. Indeed much of the work we do is highly detailed and laborious but, none the less, vital to maintain and enhance the standards and status of our profession. The result of continuous effort, with activities such those mentioned, has contributed greatly to ABDO’s success and its increasing strength in the optical arena, both nationally and internationally.

As part of its many varied and extensive range of activities ABDO also seeks to offer its members a range of meaningful benefits and services that can assist them in both their personal and business lives.

Like most things ‘you get out of it, what you put in’, so we urge members to use what’s on offer and to become actively involved in their Association. Arguably the strongest benefit we have to offer is genuine fellowship i.e. the combined effort and enthusiasm of our members, which is the key to any successful professional body.

First and foremost ABDO is looking to support its members, protect and develop their skills, ensure career progression opportunities through education and, not least, provide its members with value for money.

Listed below is a list highlighting the comprehensive benefits provided as part of your ABDO membership. They outline some of the Association’s activities and recommend a range of high quality legal and financial services, together with independent financial advice that are available to members at preferential rates.

Click the links below to find out more about the Benefits of ABDO Membership and look at the Membership Benefits Brochure on the right side for full details on how to get our benefits. This requires you to log into the members area of the webstie. If you need any further assistance please call the Membership Services Team on 01227 733922/ 733912/ 733902