David Hammes, O.D.

Dr. David Hammes is a native of the Fox Valley and was born and raised in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2004 with a Doctorate of Optometry and returned to practice in his hometown with his father, Dr. Brian Hammes.

Dr. David received the Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2013 for the state of Wisconsin and the Young Professional of Fond du Lac Future Five Award. He has previously served as a Board of Director on the Wisconsin Optometric Association.

Dr. David Hammes participates in the VisionUSA program providing needed eye care to underprivileged children, and the InfantSEE program allows children ages 6 to 12 months of age to receive free vision and eye health screening. Dr. David also participates in Special Olympics and screens athletes yearly at their events.

Dr. David Hammes is particularly interested in ocular disease management and specialty contact lens fits. He counsels patients on wellness and nutritional care to prevent and help treat eye disease and improve general health.

In Dr. David's spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, and their children, Kate and Ryan. He spends much time outdoors golfing, biking, running, and downhill skiing.