About us
Welcome to The Hammond Optical Practice, proudly independent and serving the people of Cranbrook for nearly 30 years. Established by Mark and Eimer Hammond, we have built our practice on trusted personal care and word-of-mouth recommendations from local patients and GPs alike.
Loved by local families
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It’s what we do! Try us!”
Thoughtful eyecare, not a conveyor belt
We believe in spending time with our patients — not rushing through appointments. That’s why we offer 45-minute sight tests, giving us the space to listen, look after your vision thoroughly and check the health of your eyes. If you’re experiencing symptoms like dry eye or have other concerns, we take these seriously and can refer you on for further care when needed.
Your eye examination is always conducted by a fully qualified optometrist, never with assistants, and once complete, you will be personally handed over to one of our expert dispensing opticians for frame and lens advice.
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45 minutes
Your eye examination
Carried out from start to finish by a fully qualified optometrist — never an assistant.
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Personal handover
Frame & lens advice
You’re introduced to one of our expert dispensing opticians to choose what’s right for you.
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If you need it
Further care
Symptoms like dry eye taken seriously, with referral on for further care when needed.
A friendly, experienced team
Our patients tell us how much they value seeing familiar faces when they visit, and that’s no accident. Continuity matters to us, so we keep our team consistent and approachable.
Mark and Eimer Hammond, BSc(Hons) MCOptom carry out all eye examinations and contact lens appointments.
Jennifer and Sarah provide a warm welcome and support you with bookings and enquiries.
Zara Bannister, FBDO is our full-time dispensing optician, supported by Sue and Danuta, FBDO part-time.
Mark Hammond
Eimer Hammond
Zara Bannister
Jennifer
Sarah
Charlie & Ginny
Frame fashion
Quality lenses
Clinical care
Clinical expertise with stylish eyewear
Here, expert eyecare and frame fashion go hand in hand. We combine clinical excellence with a carefully selected range of quality frames and lenses to suit all ages, lifestyles and budgets. Our approach is straightforward; we help you choose eyewear that feels right for you and supports your vision needs.
What our patients say
We are proud of the kind feedback our patients leave and the trust they place in us. Many new patients come to us through recommendations, and we believe this reflects our commitment to personal, high-quality care.
On the High Street, right in town
You’ll find The Hammond Optical Practice in the heart of Cranbrook, making us easy to reach for patients in the town and surrounding areas.
If you’re unsure how to find us or have any questions before your visit, our friendly reception team is always happy to help.
Address
High Street, Cranbrook, TN17 3RB
Telephone
01580 715008
info@hammondoptical.co.uk
Opening hours
Mon – Fri · 9am – 5pm
Sat · 9am – 1:30pm
Your independent opticians in Cranbrook
As an independent practice, our focus is always on your care. You’re not just another appointment, you’re part of our community. We take pride in providing attentive, professional eyecare in a relaxed and welcoming environment, so you feel confident and comfortable every time you visit.
If you’re looking for reliable, personal eyecare and expert optical advice in Cranbrook, we’d love to help.