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...

An event was held at ABDO College on 11 September to mark the retirement of ABDO College’s founding principal, Jo Underwood, who has stepped down after 21 years. Clive Marchant FBDO, Chair of the ABDO College Board of Trustees, says, "Twenty-one years ago, Jo joined ABDO College as principal...

Students at ABDO College will be learning all things optical in the Jai Kudo Optics lab, thanks to renewed sponsorship from the Millmead Optical Group. Chief Executive Officer of the Millmead Optical Group James Conway says, “Having been involved in the optical industry for 75 years we feel...

The ABDO College bookshop is happy to announce that several of our books are now available on Kindle.  Make a purchase via Amazon and you will receive your books instantly.   The following books are available on Kindle.   Essentials of Dispensing...

BDO College has extended the deadline for applications to the Optical Assistant, Ophthalmic Dispensing and Contact Lens courses. 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...

Applications close 1 August for courses at ABDO College including Ophthalmic Dispensing, Contact Lens Certificate, Optical Assistant and Senior Optical Assistant. Steve Hertz FBDO, Head of Operations at ABDO College says, “If you are looking at the next steps for your career now is the time...

Lifelong learning is the foundation of a career in optics but what path do you take once you are qualified? Robina Moss talks to some graduates who went into management and looks at training options. Dylan Russell is a dispensing optician practice manager with Boots Opticians in Scotland but...

Following positive negotiations, ABDO College can announce that fees for the BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing will be frozen for academic year 2021/22. The BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing is offered by ABDO College in collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). ABDO...

This role will support the setup, delivery and on going maintenance of ABDO College courses. Alongside supporting students while they are present on campus with queries and requests, the operational services support administrator will also have a prominent role in ABDO College’s online...