Fritz & Hawley Guild Opticians

Fritz & Hawley Guild Opticians has been helping New Haven see better since 1900. Located at 1215A Chapel Street in the Chapel West neighborhood, our independent optical shop combines more than a century of optical craftsmanship with modern eye care and personalized service. Our New Haven location offers comprehensive eye exams, prescription glasses, contact lenses, custom prescription lenses, progressive lenses, prescription sunglasses and lens replacement. Our licensed opticians also provide expert eyeglass repairs, frame adjustments and professional eyewear fittings, with many services performed right in our New Haven optical shop. Fritz & Hawley is known for a carefully curated selection of independent and designer eyewear from brands including J.F. Rey, Etnia Barcelona, Morel, LA Eyeworks, EYEVAN and American Optical. We also specialize in complex prescriptions, prism, specialty lenses and custom optical work. Whether you need an eye exam in New Haven, new prescription glasses, replacement lenses, an eyeglass repair or help finding a distinctive new frame, our goal is simple: provide knowledgeable, personal optical care and make sure your glasses look, fit and perform the way they should.