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Introducing Margharet

Margharet Hollander is the founder and owner of the Optical Shop of Westport. Margharet is a licensed optician and the daughter of an ophthalmologist. She has been involved with eye care and eyewear since she was 10 years old. She opened the store in 1994 and has built a successful business serving her clients' needs. Margharet is a "people person" who strives and succeeds in making it easy for her customers to buy what they want and need in a hassle-free and friendly environment. Her sense of style is well represented in the elegantly appointed shop and its selection of high fashion eyewear and complimentary accessories.

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The Most Adored Member of Our Team

A small dog lying on a person's lap while looking at a box of colorful eyeglass frames. The dog is resting its head on the box, and two women are handling it, one woman is wearing a pink floral dress, and the other has a gold bracelet and blue jeans. The scene is set on a blue couch with a red wall and gold accents in the background.

Toto, the Optical Shop of Westport shop dog! He is a rescue dog and is about 8 years old. Toto loves meeting new people and greeting old friends when they stop by Optical Shop of Westport! His hobbies include; lounging around, playing fetch, getting belly rubs, and eating treats! He also recently become a therapy dog so he can spend time with people that need a little love from a dog!

Toto also has 2 brothers Eli and Chester. They both are big and love to be heard so they stay home and keep an eye on the house in between naps and snacks!

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Working with Margharet means experiencing the true essence of personalized service. As the owner of the Optical Shop of Westport, she brings a discerning eye, decades of expertise, and a deep passion for helping each client feel confident and cared for.

Whether you’re selecting your first pair of bespoke frames or refining your signature style, Margharet offers a warm, thoughtful approach that transforms the process into something truly special ensuring you leave not just with exceptional eyewear, but with a sense of being seen.

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