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Employers asked to get in touch with ABDO College to support launch of new apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians
15 July 2024
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industry, apprenticeship, opportunities, jobs, vacancies, infrastructure, optometry, optometrist, opticians
ABDO College is calling on employers with experience of offering apprenticeships to get in touch. We aim to launch our apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians in September 2024, subject to General Optical Council (GOC) approval.
ABDO gains GOC approval to begin delivering Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has received approval from the General Optical Council (GOC) to begin delivering its Level 6 Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship from September 2024.ABDO Medal of Excellence awarded to Graeme Stevenson
Graeme Stevenson, FBDO (Hons) CL, has been presented with the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) Medal of Excellence in recognition for his outstanding service and commitment to the Association. Graeme has a long history of providing significant support to...ABDO awards two Life Memberships and Medal of Excellence
Peter Black MBA FBDO FEAOO PGCAP FHEA and Julie Lees FBDO have been presented with Life Membership of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). In addition, Dr Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bartlam BSc (Hons) FBDO CL (Hons) LVA SMC (Tech) has...CHEC launches new CPD programme for 2025
18 February 2025
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CPD, training, professional development, education, trainees, ISP, independent, industry
CHEC, a community healthcare provider delivering specialist ophthalmology services in partnership with the NHS, has launched a new CPD programme to help optometrists to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and improve patient care. The comprehensive programme of accredited CPD...
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers mourns Past Master Huntly Taylor FBDO
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers announces the death of much-loved and respected Past Master Huntly Taylor FBDO, on 17 May 2025. Huntly Taylor was a major influence in optics over many years. He began by qualifying as a Dispensing...Providing primary eyecare services during a global pandemic: the new normal
7 December 2020
| Janet Pooley
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EYE - General
It would be fair to say that 2020 hasn’t quite turned out to be the year that anyone predicted. Living with a global pandemic has become our reality and we are having to get used to many aspects of our...
Joe Scott joins Mainline Instruments as Retinal Product Specialist
5 January 2023
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Recruitment & Personnel
Mainline Instruments welcomes the new appointment of Joe Scott to the Mainline Sales Team as Retinal Product Specialist. We believe that through his experience, Joe has the knowledge and skillset to deliver real value to our customers and staff.
People watching…
5 June 2023
| David Lockington, Baljean Dhillon (Prof)
Confession time: I love a good airport lounge! Not only does it mean that you are about to go get some sunshine on a well-deserved break, it also provides a perfect opportunity to watch people go by. And what a...
Patients blinded by stem cells! How safe are they really?
Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are based on facts and which are ‘fake news’. Headline: Patients blinded by stem cells! How safe are they really? Ever since the successful results following...Optic nerve swelling – your survival guide (part 2)
1 December 2017
| Ali Yagan
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
In this second article we will discuss bilateral optic nerve swelling, its aetiology, various investigations and possible treatments. We will also discuss various protocols used in the management of suspected optic nerve swelling cases. (Part one of this topic available...
Print refresh for leading optical journal, Optometry Today
16 August 2023
Optometry Today (OT) rolls out its first full print refresh since 2015, launching in the August/September edition.
