Advanced Medical Eye Care on the KZN South Coast
Hammond Optometry bridges the gap between traditional retail vision testing and deep medical eye health. As the only private practice on the South Coast explicitly qualified and registered in ocular therapeutics, we diagnose, manage, and medically treat a wide range of acute eye diseases and infections in-house—saving you unnecessary and costly trips to secondary medical facilities.
Infection
Management
Infection
Management
Inflammation
Control
Inflammation
Control
Chronic Disease
Tracking
Chronic Disease
Tracking
Our therapeutic approach ensures that you are not just getting your sight measured, but your entire visual system is being medically evaluated. We look closely for underlying systemic health indicators, tracking subtle changes to protect your long-term vision. Whether you are dealing with a severe red eye, sudden inflammation, or seasonal allergies that over-the-counter drops cannot fix, we provide targeted medical scripts right here in Shelly Beach.
Therapeutics FAQ
A therapeutic optometrist is clinically qualified and legally registered to prescribe medical eye drops and medications, going well beyond basic script testing to treat eye pathology.
No, you can book an appointment directly with our Shelly Beach practice if you are experiencing a painful, red, or infected eye.
Yes, most South African medical aids cover medical eye consultations and therapeutic assessments from their optical or day-to-day benefits.
Yes, we provide specialised therapeutic plans, including prescription-strength drops and tear-film management strategies.