ABDO

05/06/2026

National charity SeeAbility has achieved a Guinness World Record title for ‘Most participants featured on a live portrait installation in 48 hours’.

National charity SeeAbility has achieved a Guinness World Record title for ‘Most participants featured on a live portrait installation in 48 hours’. The challenge, which involved creating a live portrait installation in Potters Fields Park, next to Tower Bridge, was taken on “to shine a light ...

05/06/2026

This peer review session will explore three real-world cases where the optometrist referred the patient back to the dispensing team for their specialist expertise. Through discussion and shared learning, we will examine how dispensing knowledge, problem-solving, and patient-centred care play a crucial role in achieving successful outcomes. The session will highlight practical approaches to complex dispensing challenges and reinforce the value of collaborative practice within the optical team.

Book your place here https://buff.ly/kfAkn5x

05/06/2026

This month Keith Tempany talks dry eye and cosmetics in Dry Eye Corner

Dry eye and cosmetics

05/06/2026

One week to go.

If you’ve ever had ideas about how the profession could evolve, this is your chance to be part of making that happen.

Submit your nomination before 5pm, Friday 12 June.

Find out more https://buff.ly/zR6Lx1m

05/06/2026

Robert Callander Eyewear has a vacancy for a dispensing manager in Linlithgow

“Are you an ambitious DO who prefers quality over quantity? Do you love helping people to get the best Specs; best in class lenses in niche frames?”

Find out more https://buff.ly/b04dLDO

04/06/2026

ABDO membership offers more than professional representation and guidance – it also provides essential wellbeing support through free, confidential access to a counselling helpline.

Counselling helpline

04/06/2026

8 days to go.

Board roles aren’t just for a select few — they’re for members who care about the profession and want to contribute.

Could that be you?

Nominations close 5pm, Friday 12 June.

04/06/2026

June is packed with important eyecare awareness dates

From Diabetes Week to Sunglasses Day, it’s a great time to prioritise your eye health.

Visit our EyecareFAQ resources for simple, accessible advice to help you and your patients stay informed. https://buff.ly/hYB6xm1

04/06/2026

Martin Reynolds Opticians has a vacancy for a dispensing optician in Bishops Stortford

“Join the team at Martin Reynolds Opticians as a dispensing optician in a luxury, clinical, patient-focused independent practice.”

Find out more https://buff.ly/S4FCCDd

03/06/2026

Newmedica in collaboration with ABDO invites you to an exclusive tour and CPD event for ABDO members only.

Arrival will start from 6pm and will finish at 8pm. Refreshments available.
Newmedica will give you a tour of their state of the art facilities and then provide a discussion workshop worth 3 interactive CPD points, seeing eye to eye - overcoming challenges in patient care

Book here https://buff.ly/1tAW0T6