ABDO has produced an updated version of its ‘Occupational dispensing’ guide.

The guide is a useful reference for professional advice and solutions for the workplace.

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New in EyecareFAQ, you’ll find an infographic to share on the subject of 'dry eye'

Get involved with EyecareFAQ, ABDO’s campaign to help consumers learn more about looking after their eyes, and the role of the registered dispensing optician.

You can use any of the EyecareFAQ answers, images and infographics on your own blog or website. Follow, like and share these useful resources on your practice and personal social media channels, to help the public learn about eyecare and promote the role of the registered dispensing optician.

You can find EyecareFAQ at:

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• www.twitter.com/eyecareFAQ
• www.instagram.com/eyecarefaq

or visit the EyecareFAQ section of the ABDO website and promote the role of the registered dispensing optician.

ABDO members are being offered the chance to win a trip for two to SILMO in Paris this October by entering an exclusive prize draw.

If you have qualified as a dispensing optician you might be wondering about your next step, or if you have been working in optics for a number of years you may want a new challenge, so why not become a contact lens optician?

The ABDO College Contact Lens Certificate course provides an ideal opportunity for opticians to further their career by specialising in contact lenses. The course leads to the ABDO Level 6 Certificate in Contact Lens Practice qualification, enabling registration on the General Optical Council specialty register for contact lens dispensing.

For further information and an application form, please contact the ABDO College Courses Team on 01227 738 829 (Option 1) or email info@abdocollege.org.uk