When it comes to Optometry, trust our team.

Deborah and Stephen Hammond are proud to be local, independent eye healthcare providers, servicing Nambour and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland since 1999. As a small, family owned business, we choose to live, care for, and actively support our local community.

Our focus is quality eye care for you and your family, giving eye health and vision the best personalised attention it requires and deserves,

Our local Optometrists and support staff and experienced, dedicated and work to the highest professional standards. We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer services and care.

Stephen Hammond
B App. Sc. (Optometry)

Stephen graduated from QUT in Brisbane and has worked in Nambour since 1991.

He has completed the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics.

Deborah Hammond
Practice Manager/Optical Dispenser.

Deborah has worked in the optical industry for more than 25 years.

Deborah has a vast knowledge of frames, and lenses

Rachel van der Walt
B.App. Sc. (Optometry) Hons.

Rachel graduated from QUT in Brisbane in 2008 with first class honours and has completed the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics.

Rachel has experience working in rural and regional areas where she had to manage a broad range of ocular conditions.

Lauren James

Lauren completed her Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry with Distinction at QUT. During her studies, she was awarded the Optometry Queensland and Northern Territory Final Year Prize for outstanding clinical performance, aptitude and professionalism, as well as the Australian College of Optometry Outstanding Graduate Award.

She is a therapeutically endorsed, full-scope optometrist with particular interests in children’s vision, myopia control, and contact lenses. Lauren is committed to delivering personalised care, tailoring each consultation to meet the unique needs of her patients and providing exceptional optometric care for all ages.