About us
The Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians represents eye care providers and registered opticians in business in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Our aim is to achieve eye health for all, delivered through world-class services, provided by regulated community-based professionals operating in a competitive environment. In the UK we are founder members of the Optical Confederation and supporters of Vision 2020 UK and the UK Vision Strategy.
Our members account for over three quarters of market activity and two thirds of eye examinations in the UK and 55 per cent in the Republic of Ireland.
FODO AGM News
16th May
Three Optical Confederation members hold joint AGMs event in Cardiff. Don Grocott becomes first-ever Optical Confederation Chairman. Welsh Government Adviser Dick Roberts honoured with life-time achievement award.
Launch of FODO Ireland
24th April
FODO announces an expansion of its activities and service offering in the Republic of Ireland, to support the growth of the corporate sector and prepare for the changing nature of eye care in Ireland.
Government Prioritises Eye Health in the Public Health Outcomes Framework
30th January
On Monday 23 January the Government announced the inclusion of an eye health indicator in the Public Health Outcomes Framework.
