Independent opticians in Cranbrook for nearly 30 years

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–1:30pm

Why not try contact lenses?

At The Hammond Optical Practice, we offer contact lens care for patients of all ages and prescriptions, whether you are completely new to lenses or have been wearing them for years.

Our contact lens appointments are carried out by Mark and Eimer Hammond, giving you the reassurance of experienced, consistent care every time you visit. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, vision needs and eye health, so we can recommend lenses that are comfortable, safe and suited to you.

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A personal approach to contact lens care

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. During your appointment, we carefully assess your eyes, discuss how and when you plan to wear your lenses, and explain the options in clear, everyday language.

We offer a wide range of contact lenses, including:

  • Daily, fortnightly and monthly lenses

  • Lenses for astigmatism

  • Multifocal lenses for reading and distance vision

  • Specialist lenses for more complex prescriptions

Your eye health is always our priority, and we ensure lenses fit properly and are suitable for long-term wear.

Myopia management for children and young people

We also offer specialist contact lenses for myopia (short-sightedness) management, helping to slow the progression of myopia in children and young adults.

Using advanced lens technology from CooperVision, these lenses are designed to correct vision while supporting healthier eye development over time. Early management can make a real difference to long-term eye health, and we will always take time to explain whether this option may be suitable for your child.

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Ongoing care and peace of mind

Wearing contact lenses safely requires regular check-ups. We provide ongoing aftercare appointments to ensure your lenses remain comfortable, your vision is clear and your eyes stay healthy.

We are always happy to answer questions, adjust your lenses if needed, and offer advice on caring for your eyes between visits.

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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.

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“An excellent experience today at Hammond Optical. I have never had such personal, professional attention when having my eyes tested over many years. I went after being recommended to the practice and now I am very happy to recommend it to others.”
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Liz Furner
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“Fantastic professional service from the whole team at Hammond Optical Practice. My family and I have been seeing Mark for over 17 years. Absolutely brilliant.”
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Sandeep Sharma
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“Lovely family run practice. My daughter has additional needs and Mark was great with her, and staff were so helpful for both of us getting glasses.”
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Victoria Pearson
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“I hadn't been for an eye check up in a while and this was a very good experience, very thorough, professional and friendly. Much preferred to my previous visit to a high street chain, which was rather impersonal.”
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Mark David
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“All my 3 children have been so looked after here with very thorough eye check ups. I also have my check up here too and cannot fault them — extremely kind and thorough and cannot recommend Mark enough!”
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Helen Pritchard
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★★★★★
“I have been going to Hammond Optical Practice since it first opened and would not trust anyone else. A very friendly, family run business that provides extremely thorough eye examinations, a great choice of frames and fabulous fitting.”
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Martin Shellaker
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“As always my recent optician’s appointment was professional and friendly — I couldn’t recommend a better place to go for all eyesight related matters! :)”
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Shalaka Vazé
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“Always really friendly and helpful. Great selection of frames. Free lens cleaner refills for life.”
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Gloria Everett
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Finding us

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

Email

info@hammondoptical.co.uk

Opening hours

Mon – Fri · 9am – 5pm

Sat · 9am – 1:30pm

Book your appointment

Contact lenses that fit your life

Whether you wear contact lenses every day, occasionally for sport or social events, or are exploring them for the first time, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

If you are interested in contact lenses for yourself or your child, we would love to help.

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See you soon!