ABDO celebrates graduation of 318 students

A total of 318 dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians graduated at a ceremony held by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO).

Prizes were also awarded during the ceremony, including the Essilor Prize to Kirsten Mason for the highest mark in Units 1a and 1b Preliminary Qualifying Examination and the Alcon Prize for Excellence awarded to Nicholas Page for the best candidate in the practical examination for the Certificate in Contact Lens Practice.

ABDO president Clive Marchant said: ‘I was delighted to receive all who graduated at ABDO’s annual graduation ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral. It’s wonderful to see the consistent high volume of newly qualified dispensing opticians which further demonstrates the consistent demand for DOs. It was also a pleasure to receive all who had gained higher qualification in contact lenses.’