Media Centre
Welcome to ABDO’s Media Centre where you can find out more about the Association of British Dispensing Opticians’ activities and events, and access news and analysis, expert opinion, press releases, annual reports and other media resources.
Our press team is happy to help you with your enquiries and provides you with information on eye care, eye wear and issues affecting the optical industry.
ABDO has a range of experts who can provides quotes and expert advice on many topics.
Contact us:
Carol Smith csmith@abdo.org.uk
What is a dispensing optician?
Find out more about the profession and what a dispensing optician does here.
View our press releases
ABDO welcomes new regional lead for the Midlands
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The Eyewear Café joins ABDO National Resource Centre as a new gold digital sponsor
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ABDO returns to 100% Optical as it celebrates 100 years
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ABDO in the news
BBC news
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Global Action for Eye Health
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The role of dispensing opticians
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7 quick and easy ways to reduce digital eye strain
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