Our Team

Dr. Stacy J. Hamlet brings a unique, global perspective and a deep commitment to patient care to the Conejo Valley. Originally born in Fargo, North Dakota, she grew up locally in Simi Valley. After graduating from Simi Valley High School, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UCLA.

Driven by a passion for culture and travel, Dr. Hamlet spent several years working and living abroad, including a year in Tokyo, Japan (彼女は日本語を話そうとしています!) and an extended stay in Edinburgh, Scotland (Tha gaol agam air Edinburgh!). Upon returning to California in 1992, she initially worked with family in retail management in Thousand Oaks. However, her true calling drew her toward healthcare—a field where she could combine clinical expertise with direct patient care.

In 1997, she relocated to Boston to attend the prestigious New England College of Optometry. Her time in Boston proved life-changing; not only did she earn her Doctor of Optometry degree, but she also met her future husband and business partner, Dr. Jason Griffith. While in optometry school, she was awarded the Hymen R. Kamens Achievement Award for her dedicated volunteer work as President of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH).

After marrying in 2000 and graduating in 2001, the doctors returned home to Thousand Oaks to establish both their family and their joint optometry practice. They have two grown children, Connor and Miranda, and numerous pets. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Hamlet is an adventurous traveler (36 countries and counting!), film enthusiast, and amateur photographer. An avid hiker and sprint triathlete, she stays active in the community and enjoys training at Fitness 19, where she balances weight training, spin, and yoga. She and her husband are especially proud of their volunteer work for OneSight, a non-profit that brings eye exams and glasses to 140 countries worldwide. 

Dr. Jason C.W. Griffith was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He earned a double major in Biology and History from the State University of New York at Oswego before spending several years working in pharmaceutical research across Rochester and Cincinnati, Ohio. Driven by a passion for healthcare, he decided to follow in his parents' footsteps and pursue a career in vision and eye care.

Dr. Griffith moved to Boston, Massachusetts, to attend the New England College of Optometry. It was there, at the welcome BBQ, that he met his future study buddy, classmate, and wife, Dr. Stacy Hamlet. The two became close friends and study partners, eventually marrying at the historic Back Bay campus in July 2000. They have two children, and multiple pets, including the world's best cat. 

After earning clinical honors in both his cornea/refractive and contact lens rotations, Dr. Griffith graduated in 2001. He and Dr. Hamlet then relocated to Thousand Oaks, California, to begin their family and practice. As a doctor who wore contact lenses for over 20 years, Dr. Griffith gained a unique patient perspective before undergoing custom Z-LASIK performed by Dr. Paul Dougherty in 2010—a procedure that left him impressed with his own excellent vision.

Outside of the office, Dr. Griffith is a dedicated endurance athlete. He has completed over 150 marathons and 38 ultramarathons, achieving a personal record of 2:58, qualifying for the Boston Marathon 27 times, and completing four 100-mile trail runs. He also completed his first full Ironman triathlon in Cozumel, Mexico. His current goal is to run a marathon in all 50 states!