Fritz & Hawley Guild Opticians

Fritz & Hawley Guild Opticians In-store eye exams & curated independent eyewear in Hamden & New Haven, CT.

Serving Greater New Haven since 1900 with modern exam technology for clear, comfortable vision and a seamless experience from exam to eyewear.

This review = our Friday mood 😍⭐Our patients don’t just see clearly… they shine clearly too! ✨👓Huge thanks for the love ...
03/20/2026

This review = our Friday mood 😍⭐

Our patients don’t just see clearly… they shine clearly too! ✨👓
Huge thanks for the love and trust — we’re blushing behind these frames 😎💛

📞 Call us today — we’re here to help: 203-248-8224

03/19/2026

Something unexpected wandered into the office today… 👀

Don’t worry — we handled it with care.
Turns out, it just needed a little sunshine. 😎☀️

Come by Fritz & Hawley and see what else you might “find.” 👓✨

03/18/2026

FRAME OF THE WEEK: Kala Eyewear – Washer ☀️💛👓

Looks like someone turned the brightness up ☀️👀

This week’s Frame of the Week is the Washer by Kala, shown in this sunshine-yellow color that’s basically a little ray of light for your face. Perfect for spring and summer when the days get brighter and your style should too.

Because the only thing better than sunny days…
is seeing them clearly in great frames 😎👓

Ready to add a little sunshine to your look?

☀️ Stop by Fritz & Hawley and check out the rest of the Kala collection — your perfect pair might be waiting to brighten your view.

☀️👓💛

Who needs luck when your vision is 20/20? 🌈👁️✨Clear sight > four-leaf clovers 😉🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your favori...
03/17/2026

Who needs luck when your vision is 20/20? 🌈👁️✨
Clear sight > four-leaf clovers 😉🍀

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your favorite eye team at Fritz & Hawley! 💚👓

May your glasses stay spotless and your vision stay sharp all year long ✨

🍀👁️

03/13/2026

Not all optical shops choose frames the same… 👀

At Fritz & Hawley, every single frame is hand-picked by our team. No big box collections — just carefully curated pieces chosen to bring our patients unique style, quality, and comfort.

Because glasses shouldn’t just help you see better…
they should help you feel confident wearing them.

Now we want to know 👇
Are you more of a…

🖤 Bold statement frame
🤎 Classic everyday style
✨ Something totally unique

Tell us in the comments!

📍 Visit us in New Haven & Hamden
📞 Call: 203-248-8224

03/12/2026

From frame + lens blanks… to ready-to-go glasses 👓✨

Ever wondered how your glasses are actually made?
Here’s a little peek into our world at Fritz & Hawley — where those lens blanks are carefully shaped, edged, and fitted into your frames to create the perfect pair ready to go home with you.

Precision, care, and a little optical magic 🪄

Now we want to know 👀
Did you know lenses start out as blanks like this?

⬇️ Tell us in the comments
✔️ Yes, I knew!
✔️ Wait… really?!

Stop by and see the process (and the frames 😉) in person.

📍 Fritz & Hawley
📞 203-248-8224

03/11/2026

FRAME OF THE WEEK: Modo 8029 👓🌸

Lightweight, modern, and effortlessly stylish ✨

This week we’re featuring a sleek frame from Modo, a brand known for its minimalist design, ultra-light materials, and comfortable everyday wear. Clean lines and timeless style make this frame perfect for anyone who loves a polished look that feels as good as it looks.

And with spring right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to refresh your style 🌷👓

Stop by and see the rest of the Modo collection here at Fritz & Hawley — your new favorite frames might be waiting.

👓✨

03/11/2026

Prescription for today:
☀️ Sunshine
🍦 Ice cream
👓 Stylish sunnies

soaking up the warmer weather in her beautiful Etnia Barcelona Sweet sunglasses—because great eyewear makes every day brighter.

Enjoying some delish Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams along the way. 😋

Stop by Fritz & Hawley to explore our collection of sunnies and refresh your look for spring ✨
Etnia Barcelona

03/09/2026

Frames that fit.
Style that feels like you.
Confidence you didn’t know you were missing. 😍

At Fritz & Hawley, we help you find eyewear that fits your lifestyle, your vision, and your personality — because glasses should feel just as good as they look. 👓

Keep watching to see our staff rock their styles. 👓


⏰ Spring Forward Tomorrow!Don’t let your style or vision 👀 fall behind!🌸 New frames ✅👓 Eye exams ✅✨ Contact lens fitting...
03/08/2026

⏰ Spring Forward Tomorrow!
Don’t let your style or vision 👀 fall behind!

🌸 New frames ✅
👓 Eye exams ✅
✨ Contact lens fittings ✅

Stop in and spring into sharper vision and fresh style!

📞 Call us today: 203‑248‑8224 ☎️

Meet the Team 👓✨Today we’re spotlighting Minerva — our eye exam guru and fashionista at Fritz & Hawley! 👁️🕶️👉 Swipe to l...
03/06/2026

Meet the Team 👓✨

Today we’re spotlighting Minerva — our eye exam guru and fashionista at Fritz & Hawley! 👁️🕶️

👉 Swipe to learn more about her!

Stay tuned as we continue introducing more of the amazing team behind the care at Fritz & Hawley.

03/05/2026

✨ Frame of the Week ✨

Meet the NW77th – Daybed 🤍
Bold shape. Elevated details. Limited collection.

These frames aren’t just eyewear… they’re a statement 👓🔥
And once they’re gone — they’re gone.

Come try on the Daybed in-store and see why we’re obsessed ✨

Address

2313 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT
06518

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12032488224

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