ABDO

13/01/2026

Unlock your potential with ABDO’s peer-to-peer mentoring scheme
Looking for guidance, support, and a boost in your optical career? Members can join ABDO mentoring platform to connect with experienced professionals, gain confidence, and achieve your goals.

• Confidential & supportive environment
• Career development & networking
• Reverse mentoring opportunities

Sign up today: https://buff.ly/uluFSWl

12/01/2026

Read the latest regional lead update from South East of England

Forging closer connections

12/01/2026

In Part 1 of our new Dry Eye Corner series, Keith Tempany examines the composition and functions of the tear film – and the influence of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society on dry eye disease knowledge and management…

Understanding the tear film

12/01/2026

Update from PCSE on CPD claims for 2024 https://buff.ly/L3EKL1u

12/01/2026

ABDO has partnered with insurance broker Lycetts to offer members preferential terms on a comprehensive business insurance package designed with their unique needs in mind.

Ensuring peace of mind

11/01/2026

Pybus Opticians has a vacancy for a dispensing optician in Canterbury

“Are you an amazing dispensing optician? Then we have just the job for you!” Find out more https://buff.ly/1bswJVZ

10/01/2026

ABDO offers all the CPD you need as part of your membership fee, via Dispensing Optics journal, online CPD via the ABDO website, as well as at national and regional events. Login to the members area to find out more https://buff.ly/YhDCYh2

09/01/2026

The General Optical Council (GOC) is seeking two new council associates – one dispensing optician (DO)/contact lens optician (CLO) and one optometrist.

The General Optical Council (GOC) is seeking two new council associates – one dispensing optician (DO)/contact lens optician (CLO) and one optometrist. Launched in 2021, the GOC’s council associate scheme provides first-hand experience of board and committee governance. Designed to provide broad...

09/01/2026

Patrick Duff Opticians has a vacancy for a dispensing optician in Medway/Tonbridge

Find out more https://buff.ly/dcS0PHt

08/01/2026

Eyecare professionals across the country are preparing to book onto a wide range of education sessions at 100% Optical, with priority booking for ABDO members going live at 10am on 26 January.

Eyecare professionals across the country are preparing to book onto a wide range of education sessions at 100% Optical, with priority booking for ABDO members going live at 10am on 26 January. With new CPD sessions announced last month, the education programme – delivered by the Association of Opt...

08/01/2026

ABDO has welcomed the government’s plan to consult on mandatory sight testing for drivers over 70 as part of its new Road Safety Strategy launched on 7 January – but says questions remain about how this will work in practice. https://buff.ly/mvHt4nW

ABDO has welcomed the government’s plan to consult on mandatory sight testing for drivers over 70 as part of its new Road Safety Strategy launched on 7 January – but says questions remain about how this will work in practice. With a target to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 65 per cen...