Saturday 25th February 2023
Excel London
Looking to improve your clinical skills?
Live foreign body removal and axial length measurement demonstrations.
Talk to ABDO Clinical Lead Max Halford and ask your questions about myopia management, MECS and more.
- Saturday 10am/12.00noon/3pm
- Sunday 10am & 12noon
Discover the essential kit and techniques for foreign body removal and have a go with expert guidance.
The Conversation you must have – DOs & Myopia Management
- Saturday 11am/1pm/4pm
- Sunday 11am & 12.45pm
An informal drop-in session to talk about how myopia management could work in your practice and learn about axial length measurement.
Meet the ABDO President and Vice President
Members can talk to ABDO President Daryl Newsome who will be available Saturday and Sunday 2-4pm. ABDO Vice President Kevin Gutsell will also be available on the stand from 10-12noon Saturday and Sunday.
ABDO Examinations and Registration
Meet a representative of the examinations team Saturday and Sunday 10-3pm to discuss any questions you have, whether you are a student or supervisor.
ABDO Membership
Want to know about your membership benefits? Meet Katie Docker, Head of ABDO membership Saturday afternoon and all-day Sunday and ask your membership queries.
ABDO Communications and Sustainability
Ask ABDO head of communications Antonia Chitty about ABDO’s work on sustainability. Antonia will also be available to discuss the Careers in Eyecare campaign Saturday 4-6pm, Sunday 3-6pm and all-day Monday.
ABDO Head of CPD
You can meet a member of the CPD team between 11.45 and 12.45 Saturday, 12 and 1pm on Sunday and between 11 and 12 noon on Monday.
Dispensing Optics
If you would like to contribute to or advertise with Dispensing Optics, you can meet members of the team on Saturday from 11-1pm and Sunday 11-2pm. Whether you would like to share your personal view in Jottings, or have news we should know about, you’ll be able to speak to the editorial team.
More staff to meet
ABDO’s Nick Walsh will be on the stand all day Saturday, Sunday 2-6pm and all day Monday to discuss management and leadership training.
Catch up with Alicia Thompson about ABDO’s new plans for research on Saturday and Sunday morning 10-1pm.
Head of Professional Services and International Development, Elaine Grisdale will be on the stand on Saturday from 1-6pm and Sunday from 10am-1pm
Strategy for 2022-2026
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians’ (ABDO) Strategic Plan will guide its work for the five years from 2022 to 2026.
You can read more about ABDO’s purpose, vision and values and download the strategic plan here
Ophthalmic Lens Availability
Ophthalmic Lens Availability (OLA) Online brings together data found in manufacturers’ catalogues. OLA Online is exclusively available to all members of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians. Explore the database here, along with useful and educational information.
eyecareFAQ
ABDO offers members an ongoing social media campaign packed with expert information aimed at the general public for you to use on your own social media. Find out more about eyecareFAQ here.
