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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.
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OLA now online
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New revision weekend webinar
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Statement on examinations
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Statement on reopening from ABDO
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Statement on driving from ABDO President Jo Holmes
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New ABDO working group for Covid-19 Exit
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TDO and CLO supervision changes
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Applications closing soon
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ABDO in the news
CLive Marchant on LBC
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When do opticians reopen?
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New ABDO Vice President announced
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ABDO launches management course
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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
Latest News
Boots UK to close 48 opticians practices
Impact of Covid-19 leads to company restructure
Moorfields rolls out digital consultation programme
New service enables patients to remain home
FMO pays tribute to Frank Norville OBE
"Sad day for optical industry"
“We were there too” say Independent Superheroes
Optical trainer creates free video for independents
ABDO launches Leadership and Management training and qualifications
ABDO extends its reach in Wales
Another 20 years of commitment to optical education at ABDO College
ABDO updates guidance on contact lens aftercare frequency
ABDO response to GOC research into risk in the optical professions
ABDO welcomes Stuart Pell as new regional lead for the South of England
Barry Duncan, Deputy Chief Executive of ABDO, has resigned with immediate effect
ABDO responds to Which? Report
Statement from Deputy Chief Executive of ABDO, Barry Duncan in response to Channel 4 Supershoppers
Children missing out on eye exams
ABDO welcomes road safety statement
ABDO issues new range of patient leaflets
ABDO issues position paper on Myopia
Successful meeting for ABDO’s England Regional team
New members for National Clinical Committee
Contact Lens Opticians to offer acute eyecare services in Wales
Become an independent optician event
Max Halford appointed ABDO Clinical Lead
Brexit Advice for ABDO members
Exciting new partnerships in Australia and New Zealand
ABDO Awards at Optrafair Dinner