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Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians

The Federation of Opticians is a trade organisation representing eye care providers and registered opticians in business in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1985 and is generally referred to as FODO. It is a registered charity.

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The Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians is a trade organisation representing eye care providers and registered opticians in business in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1985 and is generally referred to as FODO.1 It is a registered charity.2

In the UK, they are founder members of the Optical Confederation and supporters of Vision 2020 UK and the UK Vision Strategy.3

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  1. "the association for eye care providers". RNIB. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  2. "Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Educational Charity". Charity Commission. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  3. "Optics to blame for health bill exclusion". OPtician online. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2025.