Media Centre
Media Centre page
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.
What is a Dispensing Optician?
Find out more about the profession and what a dispensing optician does here.
View our Press Releases
ABDO issues new range of patient leaflets
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ABDO issues position paper on Myopia
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New website for ABDO
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Successful meeting for ABDO’s England Regional team
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New members for National Clinical Committee
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Contact Lens Opticians to offer acute eyecare services in Wales
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Become an independent optician event
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Max Halford appointed ABDO Clinical Lead
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ABDO in the News
ABDO College announces new optical assistant course
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Book now for ABDO’s Become an Independent Optician event
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ABDO clarification
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ABDO expands course offering to Australia and New Zealand
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Antonia Chitty, Head of Communications
Email: achitty@abdo.org.uk
Mobile: 07538 525476
Carol Smith, Communications Officer
Email: csmith@abdolondon.org.uk
Mobile: 07494 919533
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