Better Together
FMO is the Federation of Manufacturing Opticians, providing innovation, insight and excellence for the whole of the UK optical industry. We provide a thriving network for companies engaged in all aspects of manufacturing, distribution and supply of spectacle and contact lenses, lenses, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, as well as providers of business services to optical practices.
We’re working closely with ABDO, FODO, BCLA, the College of Optometrists and other professional associations and trade bodies, partners and stakeholders to tackle the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly changing industry.
FMO represents optical manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of spectacle and contact lenses, spectacle frames, ophthalmic equipment, business service providers and IT companies.
Key Membership Benefits

Optrafair Discount

Monthly Bad Payers List

Invaluable Updates
FMO issues an electronic newsletter from time to time, but also sends single item emails to all members, or specifically to members of a Focus Group, on an ongoing basis.

Meeting room in London

BSI/ISO Standards
All FMO members are entitled to a 15% discount on the purchase price of BSI Standards.

Annual Christmas Luncheon and AGM
What our members say…
Industry News
SAD PASSING OF ALICK TAYLOR
The FMO was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Alick Taylor, a much-loved and respected member of the FMO and optical community. Alick had contributed to the world of optics for over 60 years, and was recently able to share his wide-ranging expertise at an FMO...
Exciting Changes Ahead
On Thursday 22 October the FMO held their General Members’ Meeting during which Chairman Stuart Burn informed members of the exciting changes ahead to help create a reinvigorated and strengthened FMO from 2021. Current and Honorary Life Members were invited to the...
DISCOUNT FOR FMO MEMBERS – ABDO OPTICAL ASSISTANT COURSE
FMO members are entitled to a 10% discount on ABDO College’s new Optical Assistant course (full price £795). The link to the course is: https://abdocollege.org.uk/course/optical-assistant/ If any colleagues have just started working in optics, or have been in practice...