Christopher Hamilton, O.D.
Christopher Hamilton, O.D. Optometrist & Owner Graduated with Honors — Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society ★★★★★ Recent Google reviews "Awesome from start to finish. Will be returning." — Heaven U.
Hamilton Eye • Brandon Walmart Vision Center

Eye Doctor & Optometrist in Brandon, FL

Comprehensive Eye Exam: $79.99 No insurance needed. Pay at the visit.

Walk-ins welcome • Select vision plans accepted • Same-day appointments when possible

Hamilton Eye is an independent optometry practice inside the Brandon Walmart Vision Center. We are the doctor — not Walmart staff. Our focus is comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and medical eye care.

Need help booking or prefer to call? Contact this office.

Vision plans accepted: EyeMed (most plans) • VSP (plans that include Walmart Vision Centers) • UnitedHealthcare Vision / Spectera • Sunshine Health Medicaid • Ambetter Not accepted: Davis, Superior, MetLife, Avesis, NVA, Medicare — self-pay exam $79.99 welcome

What our Brandon patients say

★★★★★

"Awesome from start to finish. Will be returning."

— Heaven U.
★★★★★

"Dr Hamilton is very competent, and I had an excellent experience. He was thorough during the exam…"

— Keyla H.
★★★★★

"Both my kids had appointments with Dr. Hamilton last week. He was professional, thorough, and kind…"

— Joseph C.
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Our Services

We provide comprehensive eye care tailored to your needs, using the latest technology in a comfortable setting.

Routine Eye Exam

Clear, comfortable vision with a thorough health check.

Contact Lens Fitting / Renewal

Daily, monthly, toric, multifocal—plus specialty/scleral fittings.

Pediatric Eye Exams

Gentle, kid-friendly exams starting at age 1.

Diabetic Eye Exam

Retinal imaging and eye health monitoring.

Red Eye / Urgent Care

Infections, irritation, sudden symptoms—same-day slots when available.

Dry Eye Evaluation & Treatment

Personalized plan for burning, tearing, and screen fatigue.

DMV / School Forms

We complete the paperwork you need—same visit.

Metal / Foreign Body Removal

Prompt evaluation and safe removal when appropriate.

Specialty Scleral Lenses

Advanced fits for keratoconus and complex corneas.

Inside Hamilton Eye at Brandon Walmart

Advanced Technology & Comfort

  • Autorefractor for efficient, precise starting point
  • Retinal imaging (ultra-wide options) for a deeper look
  • Visual field testing as needed
  • Same-day appointments when possible
  • Bilingual support available
  • Conveniently located inside Walmart
Retinal camera Retina photo example

Insurance & Hours

Vision Plans We Accept

  • EyeMed (most plans; benefits verified at check-in)
  • VSP — plans that include Walmart Vision Centers (most VSP Choice plans). VSP Signature and VSP individual plans are not covered here.
  • UnitedHealthcare Vision / Spectera (your card may say UnitedHealthcare Vision, Spectera, or Optum)
  • Sunshine Health Medicaid and Ambetter (Envolve Vision)

Not Accepted — Self-Pay Welcome

Davis Vision, Superior Vision, MetLife Vision, Avesis, NVA, Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicaid plans other than Sunshine Health. You can still book a comprehensive exam for $79.99, pay at the visit, and ask your plan about out-of-network reimbursement.

Hours – Brandon

Current office hours

Wednesday1:30–5:15 PM
Friday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
SaturdaySelect Saturdays 9:00 AM–1:00 PM — check online booking

Meet Dr. Hamilton

Gainesville native and proud Gator! Dr. Hamilton graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University in 2016. With extensive training in pediatrics and contact lenses, he’s passionate about family eye care and advanced fittings. When not seeing patients, he enjoys sports, travel, and time with his own young family.

Happy child patient Child during a pediatric eye exam

Pricing (No Insurance Needed)

Self-pay patients are welcome. You can pay at the visit, with clear pricing before you book.

Self-Pay Pricing

  • Comprehensive Eye Exam: $79.99
  • Retinal Photos: $20
  • Contact Lens Fitting + Exam: starts at $129.99
  • RGP or Scleral Contact Lens Exam (45-minute visit): $500

What's Included

  • Complete vision and eye health exam
  • Refraction for an updated glasses prescription
  • Eye pressure check
  • Internal and external eye health evaluation
  • Written prescription when medically appropriate
  • Same-day appointments when available

Self-Pay FAQ

Do I need insurance?

No. You can book directly and pay at your visit.

What if I have vision insurance?

Bring your card. We accept most EyeMed plans (benefits verified at check-in), VSP plans that include Walmart Vision Centers, UnitedHealthcare Vision/Spectera, Sunshine Health Medicaid, and Ambetter. Davis, Superior, MetLife, Avesis, NVA, and Medicare plans are not accepted here, so book a self-pay exam ($79.99) and ask your plan about out-of-network reimbursement.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows. Booking online is the fastest way to hold a time.

What forms of payment do you take?

We accept major credit cards, debit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and cash.

Location & Directions

Brandon Walmart Vision Center

11110 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

(813) 657-4810 Get Directions

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Need Help?

Need Help Booking or Prefer to Call?

(813) 657-4810

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For appointments, please use online booking so you can pick a real available time.

Book appointments here: Book Brandon Online.