Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria

Regulating Nigeria's Optometric Doctors and Opticians.

The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN) ensures that Nigeria's optometric doctors and opticians are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practice. Public safety is our priority.

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Resources for everyone we regulate

ODORBN supports safe practice by publishing regulatory standards, codes, guidelines and resources for practitioners, facilities, students and the public.

Professional practice resources

Standards, codes and guidelines that support safe optometric and dispensing practice.

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Board-approved scheduled medicines

The list of medicines optometrists are endorsed to use in practice.

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Registration certificate download

Registered practitioners and facilities can download their certificates online.

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Audit requirements

What audited optometrists need to know to meet mandatory registration standards.

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Checking renewal status

Track your registration and licence renewal status from your account.

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Continuing professional development

CPD documents, questions and the registration standard for practitioners.

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What to expect when you see an optometrist

A guide to help the public understand the standard of care to expect.

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Internship & SOLE training

Information for interns and Student Opticians in Licensed Establishments (SOLEs).

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Registration Standards

Requirements for registering facilities and institutions.

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Codes & Guidelines

Current policies, codes of conduct and practice guidelines.

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Board News

The latest news from the board — The Eyeball newsletter.

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Notifications

How we manage concerns about practitioners and notices.

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The Eyeball

Latest news

News and articles from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria.

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For Practitioners

Shipment Planning and Documentation: Step-by-Step Guide

5 May 2025

A practical step-by-step guide on shipment planning and documentation for facilities importing optical wares and equipment.

Public Safety

More Than 60M Nigerians at Risk of Glaucoma – Dr. Obinna Awiaka

10 September 2023

The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria says over 60 million Nigerians are at risk of glaucoma.

Events

9th Session of the Association of Nigerian Dispensing Opticians (ANDO) Annual Conference & AGM

25 August 2023

Dr. Obinna Awiaka declares the 9th session of the ANDO Annual Conference and AGM open in Port Harcourt.

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Working together for public safety

Explore opportunities to engage with the board, understand reforms and access the resources that support safe eye care in Nigeria.

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Join a board, committee or panel and help protect the safety of the public.

Legal reforms

Changes to the law governing health practitioners.

Concern about a practitioner

How to raise a concern and what happens next.

Continuing professional development

CPD documents, guidance and the registration standard for practitioners.

Resources for optometrists

Registration standards, codes, guidelines and fact sheets.

Demographic & registration data

Statistics, snapshots and annual reports from the board.

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