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ABDO Conference: Extending the field

There was much to recommend at this year’s ABDO conference, and the breadth of education available hinted strongly at the broadening skillset of dispensing opticians

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In advance of this year’s ABDO Conference and Exhibition, which took place earlier in Manchester earlier this autumn, president of the association Peter Black announced: ‘This year for the first time we have enlisted the help and support of the Association of Optometrists and the British Contact Lens Association to ensure we have a programme that is second to none for all registrant groups, including students and their supervisors.’

The primary care sector is increasingly developing management strategies and care pathways involving a wide range of eye care professionals. This interdisciplinary approach was well reflected in a varied programme. Even a casual glance at the subjects on offer during the two days of lectures and workshops clearly reflected interests way beyond the realms of the ‘optical appliances’ subject area.

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