As a parent and someone who has worn glasses since young, as well as being a professional optometrist, I know the importance of regular eye tests and understand the emotions of wearing glasses as a child.

For parents we provide the reassurance of knowing you have sought the best advice for your child’s sight. All children’s eye tests are free too. We have a full range of sunglasses offering the ultimate protection so you can safeguard your children’s sight while they revel in the sun or snow.

Children enjoy the experience of their regular visits to Hammond & Dummer, with friendly surroundings and specially designed entertaining diagnostic testing which enables us to carry out meaningful tests on even very young children.

Free NHS frames are available, plus designer ranges for children which turns wearing glasses from a cause for self-conscious introspection into the ultimate desirable fashion statement.