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ABDO releases new annual report

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has published its Annual Report for 2022, providing a pictorial overview of activities as well as detailing the Association’s financial status.

NHS leaders must support doctors to act on new GMC guidance to challenge concerning behaviour at work

Dr John Holden responds to the publication of the revised Good Medical Practice (GMP) guidance from the General Medical Council.

Webinar will look at impact of menopause on eye health

A BCLA webinar will look at the impact going through the menopause can have on female eye health.

Thomas Truckenbrod awarded for his outstanding contribution to the optical profession

The International Opticians Association (IOA) has given Thomas Truckenbrod a special award recognising his outstanding contribution to the optical profession. The award was presented by IOA director of development Elaine Grisdale at the SILMO d’Or ceremony on Saturday 30 September in Paris.

Ombudsman comments on CQC's annual State of Care report

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens comments on the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) annual State of Care report.

Thomson Software pledges support for new VCHP clinics

Thomson software Solutions has pledged to support all the new Vision Care for Homeless People clinics which are scheduled to open in the next five years throughout the UK.

WATCH EPISODE 11: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

Welcome to the 11th episode of Beyond 2020, the video series from Andean Medical Mission | Bolivian Medical Charity that looks at strategies to eliminate avoidable blindness in countries with developing eyecare services and shares ideas and solutions to common...

New online tool will be a critical planning resource for commissioners and providers of eye health care

Eye disease is a major contributor to national health service backlogs, and the number of cases is set to significantly increase with an ageing population. Organisations from across the UK’s eye care sector, including the Association of British Dispensing Opticians...

Scope Eyecare joins ABDO National Resource Centre as a new gold digital sponsor

The ABDO National Resource Centre (NRC) based in Birmingham has secured a new gold digital sponsor in Scope Eyecare. Scope Eyecare a leading healthcare and pharmaceuticals company specialising in ophthalmic and general health solutions, is proud to announce its sponsorship...

Optical Suppliers Association: Autumn Meeting set for 27 October

The OSA’s Autumn Meeting will take place on 27 October at the St Pancras Hotel in London, providing member companies with the chance to learn more about organising their own CPD sessions. Looking ahead to 100% Optical and other opportunities...

Moorfields Education: Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology

Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology is a course for people who work in the field suitable for comprehensive/general ophthalmologists, urgent care and primary care, optometrists and nurse practitioners. This is an update on common themes which appear in the comprehensive...

Moorfields Education: biometry study day Jan

This one-day in-person study day has been designed to meet the training needs of nurses, nursing associates, technicians, and anyone with an interest to improve their knowledge and understanding of biometry and its calculation and reading a biometry report. The...