By Mark Nevey, FBDO The pressures of studying can be challenging at the best of times and working towards the DO diploma or degree is no different. When challenges present themselves in your personal life, it can make studying feel even harder. However, support is always at hand. I...

ABDO College is encouraging third year ophthalmic dispensing courses from all establishments to apply for the contact lens optician (CLO) course starting September 2020. Becoming a contact lens optician is the logical next step for many new dispensing opticians (DOs), and applying while still in...

The Low Vision Honours course at ABDO College has been updated for 2020, with an earlier start date. Optometrists and opticians wanting to develop their expertise in this field are encouraged to apply now.  ABDO College’s Low Vision Honours course gives eye care practitioners the chance to go...

Steve Hertz FBDO, Head of Operations at ABDO College says, “It has been really pleasing over recent months to see how many students are keen to develop further, either by starting a new course or continuing an existing programme. However, we know that everyone has been through a time of upheaval,...

At this difficult time, when the situation can change rapidly, the team at ABDO College has been planning ahead to ensure that student dispensing opticians can continue to study and get the valuable input they would normally have from tutors on block release, without uncertainty and risk. Steve...

ABDO College is introducing payment plans for course fees to make education and training even more accessible. Training at ABDO College has always allowed students to learn while they earn, making the chance to develop your career in optics widely accessible. Now, in recognition of the...

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New and improved for 2020, ABDO College has opened applications for its Senior Optical Assistant course. The Senior Optical Assistant course is the ideal next step for optical assistants working at a higher level. It is tailored to the needs of those who aspire to become senior optical assistants...

ABDO College has responded to the COVID-19 crisis and is completing all timetabled teaching through webinars, suspending all face-to-face teaching until further notice,. Head of Operations at ABDO College Steve Hertz says, "We have followed advice from the Department for Health since the...

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the role of Principal at ABDO College. This is a rare opportunity for a talented and forward thinking professional educator who has the drive and ability to build on the success that ABDO College has achieved under Jo Underwood...

Throughout every stage of life, professionally or personally, there are people who influence us to do great things through an appreciation of our goals and a drive to help us get there. For many students, that person is their supervisor. Steve Hertz FBDO takes us through the role and talks to those...

Jo Underwood MSc BSc(Hons) FBDO (Hons) CL (Hons) SLD FEAOO SMC(Tech) PGCE, Principal of ABDO College, has announced her retirement. Jo has been in charge of the college since its inception in 2000 and will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Jo Underwood says, “It is with some...