Rivard Opticians serves patients in Hartford and the surrounding part of Connecticut from its office at 323 Franklin Ave. Come here to buy glasses or contacts — exams are not listed at this address. Listed services include glasses & frames. Insurance accepted includes EyeMed, Spectera, Aetna Vision and Cigna Vision (9 plans in total). 8 doctors are listed here, including Jessica F Olewnik, OD, Brendan R Walsh, OPT and Ellen R Patton, OD. It is open 5 days a week, including Saturdays. You can walk in without an appointment. Call (860)296-6826 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
Services not listed are not offered at this location.
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Currently open — closes at 5:00 PM. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.
Rivard Opticians has a warm, family-oriented atmosphere that instantly makes you feel welcome. They truly take pride in their craft, delivering high-quality, custom eyewear that exceeds expectations—both in style and comfort—without the high price tag. It’s clear they care about their customers and go the extra mile to ensure you leave satisfied. Highly recommend!
I love this place. Not only is it run by family, but their service is off the charts. Been going here since 2017 and will continue to do so. They have my favorite brand which is Versace and have reasonable prices which they can help you set up a payment plan too. Jolie and Rosa are my absolute favorite people in the world. Humble, sweet, and patient. :)
I wish I could give this place 10 stars, the customer service is absolutely outstanding. Jolie is very attentive and knowledgeable; she was very patient in answering all of my questions and was very thorough in making sure I understood everything. Rosa is also a sweetheart; she helped taking my order and we ended up talking like we were friends. The atmosphere at Rivard Opticians is one of family oriented. They take pride in what they do and best of all, the prices are way lower compared to other opticians around. I will definitely be a returning customer.
I was given an appointment and was ask what kind of insurance do I have. Then when I get there after waiting an whole month to get in they were overbooked and I waited 45 minutes to be seen only to be told they don't accept my insurance which prior to this I was told that they do. I believe I was racial profiled and then told I can't be seen. I will be making further complaints.
I've been coming here for over 21 years and this is why. Always excellent glasses, excellent quality, excellent service, very friendly and helpful. Small family-owned businesses are the best. I very highly recommend them.
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