• 175 West Rd, Suite 16, Meadowview Plaza, Ellington, CT 06029

• 860-454-4841

Meet the Owners

Our Owners

Karen and Laura have known each other for almost 40 years and have been best friends since the very first day they met so it’s no wonder that they jumped at the chance to go into business together. Oh, and did we mention that they’re also mother and daughter?

Karen has an impressive 50-year career as a Licensed Optician in Connecticut, serving most of her previous experience in management for a Global Optical Retailer and a busy multi-location optometric practice. Karen purchased The Eyeglass Place of Newington in 2019 and in late 2024 sold the practice to her colleague and friend, Dr. Brittany Jones. Along with her daughter in 2022, Karen opened The Eyeglass Place of Ellington with aspirations to keep the artistry of opticianry alive, something that is near and dear to them both.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and rescue dogs as well as watercolor painting, re-purposing antique furniture and sport shooting. She holds a Master classification in Bulls-Eye and had the distinct honor to represent the USA on the esteemed Mayleigh Cup Team in Camp Perry Ohio in 2016.Karen proudly specializes in problem solving the

the eyewear obstacles of individuals participating in range and sport activities as well as assisting our police and military with their unique eyewear needs.

Laura is a second-generation Licensed Optician who has grown up in the eye world (no, really. Her first time crawling AND walking were both in an optical!). Having been in the optical field for most of her professional life, Laura has worked in all sides of the business including medical coding & billing, a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, a Certified ABO speaker, and has managed both private and corporate optical locations.

Before opening The Eyeglass Place of Ellington with her mom, she was working with an industry leading international laboratory providing lens services to hundreds of offices across Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Being an Ellington resident, Laura loves getting to meet and service the optical needs of her community. Laura enjoys spending time with her family and cats as well as spending her spare time reading, crocheting, and discovering new shows and hobbies.

Laura proudly specializes in a consultative approach to eyewear; taking the time and asking the right questions to ensure that prior obstacles that might have hindered your vision in the past can be identified and resolved in your future eyewear.

The Docs

For the convenience of our customers, The Eyeglass Place of Ellington has linked up with Eyeconic Vision Care, an Independent Optometry Group, to provide Comprehensive Eye Health Exams right in our office! Learn more about their Independent Optometrists below.

Dr. Ray Guimond, Independent Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Ray obtained his optometry degree from MCPHS University in Worcester, Mass where he received both state of the art education and training. He also had the honor to train and work alongside some of the most prestigious ophthalmologists and optometrists in the Northeast while obtaining his degree. Dr Ray is passionate in the care and treatment of his patients particularly in the area of ocular disease.

He was born and raised in Connecticut and is his intent on providing exceptional eyecare to this community. When not working, he enjoys watching sports, in particular hockey and football as well as spending time with his family and friends.

Dr. Brittany Jones, Independent Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Brittany Jones completed her undergraduate degree at SUNY Binghamton with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. She then obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from MCPHS University. She continued her education after graduating by completing a residency in primary care and ocular disease at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in Newington, CT.

Dr. Jones is well-versed with treating and managing ocular conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, ocular surface disease, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. She is also experienced in co-managing post-op care for LASIK/PRK and cataract surgery. She fits contact lenses including spherical, astigmatic, multifocal and myopia control.

Dr. Jones has worked in various settings including hospital-based, private practice, commercial and academia as adjunct faculty at MCPHS University. She is experienced in managing ocular care for patients of all ages. She is a member fo the American Optometric Society, the Connecticut Association of Optometrists and the American Academy of Optometry.

In her free time, Dr. Jones enjoys traveling, rock climbing and training as a natural bodybuilder (Pro Figure Division OCB).