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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.

ABDO welcomes the RNIB's new eye care support pathway

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) welcomes the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) eye care support pathway.

Crisis at Christmas Opticians celebrate 20-year partnership

The London Crisis at Christmas Opticians and Eyecare Service, which is run as a partnership between Crisis, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness and Vision Care for Homeless People, celebrated its 20th year in December, with the service growing from one initial clinic to nine in London.

ABDO announces dates for the ABDO Clinical Conference

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced the dates for its second clinical conference. The ABDO clinical conference will take place on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October at the ABDO National Resource Centre, Birmingham, providing two opportunities for members to attend.

ABDO to be featured in ITN Business ‘Global Action for Eye Health’ programme

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is pleased to announce that on World Sight Day (10 October), we will be featuring in an ITN Business news-style programme, ‘Global Action for Eye Health’, aiming to raise awareness and drive action towards improved eye health worldwide.

SightCare announces exciting new audiology service partnership

SightCare, the UK’s leading provider of business and networking services to independent opticians, is excited to introduce a comprehensive new audiology service in partnership with trusted provider, Insight Hearing. The service, available with immediate effect, will give SightCare member practices...

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...

SightCare announces Leadership transition as Martin Smith steps down as Chair

SightCare, the trusted partner to independent optical practices in the UK, announces that Martin Smith has stepped down as Chair and that Vice Chair, Garrey Haase succeeds him with immediate effect. Martin has served as Chair with dedication, providing reliable...

SightCare expands SPECS buying group with four new supplier partners ahead of SightCare LIVE

SightCare is delighted to announce the addition of four new suppliers to its SPECS buying group, further enhancing the range of products and services available to its network of independent opticians. From 1 April, members will gain access to Mondottica,...

SeeAbility’s Martyn Howlett wins at Optician Awards 2024

SeeAbility are delighted to announce that Senior Dispensing Optician and Dispensing Team Lead Martyn Howlett has won Dispensing Optician of the Year at the 2024 Optician Awards. The awards have been running for over 25 years and are a mainstay...

College announces official partners for Optometry Tomorrow 2026

New partnerships will further expand the flagship conference’s renowned learning programme for 2026’s delegates. The College of Optometrists has today announced that the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Ophthalmologists will be its...

New speakers for the SEE Summit

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced two new speakers for the SEE Summit, dispensing optician Millie Fellows and Dr Angela Smith of ASDA Opticians.