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Optical bodies review 2016

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Eye care professionals have a wide array of associations and membership bodies to choose from – adding up to a significant investment. Joe Ayling reports the key data on each to help readers work out where their money is best spent. Ahead of the report, one practitioner estimated total annual costs of £3,120 for membership of 10 different bodies

Abdo

‘As well as awarding professional qualifications for dispensing opticians, the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (Abdo) offers solid support for its members including advice and guidelines, CET, dispensing optics, professional indemnity insurance, personal accident cover and a free 24-hour helpline service.

‘Abdo also provides its members with a comprehensive range of benefits and services that can assist them in both their personal and professional life. Indeed, annual subscription fees can easily be subsidised by the savings that are available to members. Not least Abdo membership enables dispensing opticians to become actively involved in their profession, with the opportunity to make a difference.’

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