At 100% Optical, ABDO College will be offering attendees the chance to learn more about ABDO College courses, from the and popular Optical Assistant course through to Ophthalmic Dispensing and Contact Lenses Optician qualifications. Steve Hertz, Head of Operational Services at ABDO College says,...

ABDO College is pleased to announce an revision event to support students planning to sit their practical exams. All exam sections will be covered by the lecturing team through demonstrations, presentations on what to expect, top tips for success and plenty of opportunities to have questions...

Job description This is an exciting opportunity to extend your scope and contribute to the development of the ophthalmic dispensing profession. We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our team of teaching staff at ABDO College in Godmersham, Kent. The College...

  College lecturers come from all across optics as the job offers a lot of opportunities for personal and professional development, so it’s a role well worth considering. Lecturer Sue Rose has been at the College for over 17 years and came to Godmersham from a background as a...

There are many choices of career in optics but one that may not be on your radar is that of College lecturer. It is an option that offers many benefits and great deal of satisfaction, as lecturer Sally Bates emphasises. Sally has been a lecturer at ABDO College for 21 years and the annual...

Lecturers have a major impact on their students’ lives and the highest regard in the profession, but such a prestigious role isn’t out of reach. We asked lecturer Jasmin Glossop about what the job entails and the attributes needed. Jasmin has been a lecturer at ABDO College for over 18...

Having listened to your feedback, we are now pleased to offer all students the chance to buy ABDO College Hoodie. In line with the College’s sustainability approach, all hoodies are made using 100 per cent sustainable materials (70 per cent regenerated cotton and 30 per cent recycled...

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Students at ABDO College will be learning all about lenses in the Hoya Ophthalmic Lenses Lab, thanks to sponsorship from Hoya. Andy Sanders, Professional Services Director at Hoya, says, “With innovative optical lens solutions we believe that eyecare providers' education is key for patient...

October saw the return of the ABDO College optical assistant (OA) workshop to the National Resource Centre. The practical skills workshop had been on hold due to pandemic. The workshop allows OAs’ to develop their skills in spectacle repairs, adjustments and pre-screening. Mat Stringer, NRC...

Canterbury Christ Church University is advertising for a new academic link tutor to liaise between ABDO College and the university. The job advert and description can be found here. Simon Matthews has been the academic link tutor at Canterbury Christ Church University. He says, “I enjoyed...

Revising for exams can seem daunting. Where do you start? How should you plan it? Here are some top tips to help you with your revision: Start revising early. A little time every day is more effective than leaving it all to the end Testing yourself using flash cards has been shown to be an...