Celebrating 100 years of Dispensing Opticians – ABDO President visits Barnet Specsavers

Celebrating 100 years of Dispensing Opticians – ABDO President visits Barnet Specsavers

Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) president Kevin Gutsell and Carina Hummel, managing director, optics at Specsavers, have visited Specsavers Barnet to recognise the vital role dispensing opticians play in local communities.
The visit forms part of ABDO’s year long centenary programme, which is celebrating 100 years of the dispensing optics profession. It is shining a light on the invaluable contribution dispensing opticians make across community practice, education and clinical care.

Optometry making a difference globally – celebrating World Optometry Day

Optometry making a difference globally – celebrating World Optometry Day

To mark this year’s World Optometry Day (23 March), Specsavers is shining a light on how its incredible optometrists are providing access to care across the globe.
In the UK, optometrists play a key role in supporting Specsavers homelessness programme. They are helping people experience homelessness access eye and hearing health services.