
Laurel Specialty Eyecare
Optometry • Hamden, CT
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Laurel Specialty Eyecare is an optometry clinic in Hamden, CT offering comprehensive eye examinations for adults and children, along with services including myopia management, cataract and glaucoma co-management, dry eye care, diabetic and hypertension eye care, orthokeratology, emergency services for red eye and foreign bodies, and a complete selection of contact lenses and eyewear.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Languages Spoken
Not published.
Current Offers
New patient offer
FAQs
What are the clinic’s hours?
Monday: 9:30am - 3:30pm; Tuesday: 9:00am -5:30 pm; Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:30 pm; Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30 pm; Friday: 9:00am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 8:30-1:30 (appointments only)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp: Not specified in provided sources (Yelp page exists) (Not specified in provided sources)
Patients praise
- Thorough, detailed eye exams with clear explanations of tests/results
- Professional, welcoming, and kind staff/front desk
- Comfortable experience with new contacts and attention to fit/comfort
- Clean, modern office and well-maintained equipment
- Strong patient recommendation and ease of booking/appointments
- Wide selection of glasses/designer frames
Common complaints
- No clear negative complaints or criticisms were found in the provided search results.
"“I had the pleasure of being seen by Dr. Wei Zhu today and I have to say it was the most thorough eye exam i have ever had!... Dr. Zhu explained everything during my exam and even showed me the images of my eye that she took.”"
- My Vision Care clinic listing (includes patient text)"“This was the most thorough doctor visits I have ever been to. Dr. Zhu explained each test she was performing in great detail...”"
- My Vision Care clinic listing (includes patient text)"“Had a very welcoming and professional experience here … was the most thorough eye exam i have ever had !”"
- MapQuest business listingSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Lauren Diaferio, Optometrist | West Hartford, CT | WebMD
- Dr. Carissa L. Novotny, OD - Optometrist in East Hartford, CT - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Nicole A. Colasurdo, OD - Optometrist in Wethersfield, CT - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Lauren D. Plass, OD - Optometrist in Meriden, CT - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Beth Schramm, OD - Optometrist in Willimantic, CT - May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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