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ABDO marks DO and CL graduation

Year of 2025

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) held its annual graduation ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral on Tuesday, May 20, celebrating the achievements of newly qualified dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians. 

Graduands were formally congratulated by ABDO’s professional qualifications director, Miranda Richardson, as they crossed the dais and received a ceremonial handshake. 

The ceremony included addresses from ABDO president Kevin Gutsell and Mike Harris, master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. 

Prizes were awarded to students and graduates in recognition of outstanding achievement, supported by industry sponsors. Notably, this year also saw the first presentation of the Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eyecare. 

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