Clinical Excellence
The only private therapeutic
practice on the South Coast
treating medical eye
conditions and trauma locally.
Experience a deeper level of clinical assessment
Welcome to Hammond Optometry
Independent Eye Care Rooted in the KZN South Coast Community
Located at Shelly Boulevard, we proudly look after patients from Shelly Beach, Port Shepstone, Margate, and surrounding areas. We believe in providing an uncompromised standard of clinical care. For us, every patient is treated exactly like a member of our own family—meaning you receive thorough examinations, honest advice, and the highest quality optical products tailored to your lifestyle.
Welcome to Hammond Optometry
Independent Eye Care Rooted in the KZN South Coast Community
Located at Shelly Boulevard, we proudly look after patients from Shelly Beach, Port Shepstone, Margate, and surrounding areas. We believe in providing an uncompromised standard of clinical care. For us, every patient is treated exactly like a member of our own family—meaning you receive thorough examinations, honest advice, and the highest quality optical products tailored to your lifestyle.
20 +
Years of Experience in Medical Field.
Therapeutics & Trauma
Qualified to prescribe ocular medication and manage acute eye injuries right here in Shelly Beach.
Behavioural Vision
Dedicated binocular vision assessments and cognitive therapy to correct alignment and focus issues.
Our Clinical Scope
Comprehensive & Specialised Optometry Services
We bridge the gap between commercial retail testing and medical eye health, providing advanced vision solutions for all age groups.
Our Clinical Scope
Comprehensive & Specialised Optometry Services
We bridge the gap between commercial retail testing and medical eye health, providing advanced vision solutions for all age groups.
01
Adult Refraction
Comprehensive vision testing to accurately measure prescription errors for premium spectacles.
02
Paediatric Refraction
Specialised children's eye examinations designed to identify developmental visual limitations early.
03
Ocular Therapeutics
Independent medical diagnosis and treatment for eye infections, inflammation, and diseases
04
Binocular Vision Therapy
In-depth muscle coordination assessments and tailored tracking and focus exercises.
05
Keratoconus Care
Advanced custom fitting of rigid scleral contact lenses to safely restore structural clarity
06
Ocular Trauma
Prompt clinical assessment and emergency local management for physical eye injuries.
07
Myopia Control
Proactive optical management strategies to effectively slow down progressive nearsightedness in children.
08
Contact Lens Fitting
Expert custom fittings for standard soft, daily disposable, and specialised coloured lenses.
09
Prescription Spectacles
We source exceptional, durable frames and pair them with high-standard lens technologies customised to your unique lifestyle.
The Independent Advantage
Why South Coast Families Choose Hammond Optometry
We avoid the high-volume, rushed environment of corporate franchise chains to deliver focused, highly specific medical eye care.
The Independent Advantage
Why South Coast Families Choose Hammond Optometry
We avoid the high-volume, rushed environment of corporate franchise chains to deliver focused, highly specific medical eye care.
Advanced Medical Scope
As the only private practice offering ocular therapeutics on the South Coast, we manage medical conditions in-house.
Family-Centred Care
We build our diagnostic process around patient comfort, spending dedicated time understanding your eye health history.
Advanced Scleral Fittings
We provide local access to life-changing scleral lens designs for patients suffering from Keratoconus.
True Independent Standards
Because we answer to our patients rather than corporate retail targets, our clinical and lens quality remains uncompromised.
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Clear Rates
Transparent Consultation Packages
High-quality clinical optometry should be accessible. We work closely with major medical aids and offer competitive cash rates.
Clear Rates
Transparent Consultation Packages
High-quality clinical optometry should be accessible. We work closely with major medical aids and offer competitive cash rates.
Terence Hammond
Registered Therapeutic Optometrist
Clinical Leadership
Meet Our Optometrist
Terence Hammond is a highly qualified therapeutic optometrist dedicated to advancing medical eye health on the KZN South Coast. Moving away from highly commercialised retail environments, Terence established Hammond Optometry to provide personalised, one-on-one clinical evaluations. By pairing traditional optical refraction with highly specialised ocular therapeutics and binocular vision therapy, he ensures every patient receives advanced care right here in Shelly Beach.
What Our
Patients
Say
What Our Patients Say
“Great optometrist, thoroughly assessed my eyes, made great recommendation, proffessional, informative, overall experience excellent 100 percent."
“I needed an urgent optometry appointment whilst on holidah and Hammond Optometry was not only quick to offer help but extremely thorough. I can really recommend them.”
“So knowledgeable, professional and kind. Thank you for great service”
“Rated 5 Stars on Google Reviews”
“Rated 5 Stars on Google Reviews”
“Rated 5 Stars on Google Reviews”