Meet Our Optometrists
Serving Hartford, Windsor, & Newington, CT
Providing Eye Care in Hartford, Windsor, and Newington, CT
If you are looking for some of the best eye doctors in Connecticut, visit Aucello EyeCare Center, with offices in South Windsor and Newington. Our talented team is committed to providing the highest quality optometry and ophthalmology services for each and every one of our patients. Read on for more information about our eye care professionals, or visit our reviews page to learn more about the opinions and experiences of our previous patients.
Dr. Michael J. Aucello
Dr. Michael Aucello is the founder and head optometrist at Aucello EyeCare Center. Dr. Aucello is a Connecticut native that received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut and his PhD from the renowned New England College of Optometry. Dr. Aucello currently practices at our South Windsor eye care center, providing a wide range of vision correction services to our valued patients.
“Dr. Michael Aucello is the best. I’ve been going to him for many years. This year was the first time I had my prescription filled there. Best pair of glasses ever!” – Lynn P., Facebook Review
Dr. Patricia A. Aucello
Dr. Patricia Aucello has 30 years of experience in the eye care profession, having received her PhD in optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 1988. Dr. Aucello practices primary eye care, which includes the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts. She enjoys serving the geriatric population and specializes in the fitting of bifocal contact lenses.
“I have been seeing Dr. Patricia Aucello for years and am very happy with the care that I get. I remember a few years ago when she worked with me through finding the right contact lenses for my very challenging prescription. She is always thorough and very nice.” – Sarah A., Facebook Review

Dr. Stephanie T. Ensey
Dr. Stephanie T. Ensey graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services with a minor in Biology and Entrepreneurial Studies. She relocated to New England and received her Doctorate of Optometry degree in 2016 from MCPHS University School of Optometry in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ensey’s optometric experience includes four extensive rotations around the country, which focused mainly on primary care and ocular disease.
Dr. Jennifer Raska
Dr. Jennifer Raska is a Long Island native who received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Siena College and her Doctorate of Optometry from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts.
She completed her clinical training at Newington VA Hospital and Boston Medical Center. Dr. Raska’s practice is oriented at primary eye care and visual function.
She provides individualized visual rehabilitative services for patients with extensive surgical backgrounds. She facilitates with a collaborative approach to provide care preceding and following surgery. She has been practicing in central Connecticut since 2014 and is welcoming new patients of all ages.
Make an appointment with an eye doctor now!
Vision health is very important to your quality of life. Everyone should have regular eye exams, especially those over 40 years old to catch any developing age-related eye disease. If you haven’t had a checkup recently – please take the time to have one.
Contact us today to request an appointment. You can call our Newington office at (860) 667-2020 and reach our South Windsor office at (860) 644-4362 seven days a week. You may also make an appointment online by completing our new patient form.
We accept most insurance plans and are always happy to take new patients, so feel free to give us a call to request your appointment today!