ABDO discusses exit phase

A working group has been set up by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) to discuss the exit phase from the Covid-19 lockdown and beyond.

It has worked through issues such as the patient journey, practice structure and what personal protective equipment would be needed in the future.

In addition, the group has considered adaptations practices can make to enable social distancing, disinfection and sterilisation of equipment in between patients.

Debbie McGill, head of policy and public affairs at ABDO, said: ‘We hope to release guidance and recommendations on exit phase protocols imminently, depending on the updated government and public health advice.’