Nicky Collinson

The ABDO CPD team is known for making interactive learning both fun and effective – and this year’s Clinical Conference was no exception… Putting multi-disciplinary dry eye management centre stage, the 2025 ABDO Clinical Conference practical days were held on Sunday and Monday 12 and 13 October at the National Resource Centre (NRC) in Birmingham.

Science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) – it’s all harnessed in optics in some shape or form, and there’s no better place to explore this kaleidoscope of applications than at Silmo Paris… Just over 50 per cent of visitors to the Norde Villepinte this year came from overseas, with a total head count of 33,358 across the four days (26-29 September) – a 6.5 per cent increase on last year.

Mumsnet research manager, Holly Doran, joined ABDO clinical and policy director, Max Halford, on the Optical Suppliers Association (OSA) stand at 100% Optical last month to discuss its recent collaboration with ABDO, the OSA and the College of Optometrists to raise awareness of children’s vision.