COVID-19 Update

We are happy to announce that Dr. Cotter and six members of our staff have now received both rounds of the COVID-19 vaccine as of January 24, 2021. We are all doing well and are ready to continue practicing into the new year.

We encourage everyone to get their vaccine as soon as it is made available to you. We are all in this together!

Retinal Health Screening Test

We recommend this screening test for all patients. OCT(Optical Coherence Tomography) is a completely painless and advanced screening system that checks for serious conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes, age-related macular degeneration, vitreous detachments and more. Like an ultrasound, OCT uses light waves rather than sound waves to see beneath the surface of the eye. Ask for an OCT brochure for more information. This is in combination with the Retinal Photos, which show us a digital image of the retina and optic nerve.

Optical Coherence Tomography

EYE EXAMS AT BFEC

Our eye care center offers a range of eye health services to clients of all ages, from children to older adults.

LEARN ABOUT EYE EXAMS

QUALITY EYEGLASSES NEAR YOU

We are a full-service optical center. We understand how much first impressions matter. After all, your face is the first thing people see when they look at you.

PRESCRIPTION GLASSES

QUALITY EYE CARE AT BFEC

We perform digital ocular photography, static perimetry, corneal mapping, and automated refraction with hi-tech equipment and computerized systems. This gives our patients more precise solutions for their vision needs, with faster results, all done in our on-site optical lab.

MEET THE DOCTOR

YOU'RE LOOKING GOOD

Eyeglasses are more than tools; they're fashion accessories that give you a whole new look. At BFEC, we have our fingers on the pulse of fashion's changing trends. We carry the latest eyewear collections in a variety of styles, colors and materials. Let us help you find the right frames and sunglasses that show off your personal style.

SEE OUR FRAME LINES

High Recommendation for BFEC

Everything was done efficiently and quickly with good explanations. Extra time was taken, if needed, and all rooms and equipment were cleaned well before using....

- S. Ritchie

Family Friendly, Dedicated Staff!

The staff and doctor are friendly, dedicated and take the time to your explain diagnosis and guide you through a what could be a complicated process We are grateful to be patients! Our 8 year old enjoys her visits and fully understands the tests conducted. We appreciate the patience and...

- R. Beckwith

Quality Care

I truly appreciated the quality of safe care by the doctor and his staff. The tests were thorough and expertly rendered! The status of my eyes was fully explained in understandable language. A plan for further testing and eyecare was begun. Brattleboro Family Eye Care is a class act with...

- Charles M.

Quick Emergency

They saw me as an emergency within a couple hours and did a comprehensive exam without much of a delay at all. Each step and all my questions were explained thoroughly and clearly. And they are taking very reasonable and adequate steps in precautions with the virus....

- Andy V.

Confident During COVID

My appointment on June 17th was my first face to face "close encounter" with humans other than my husband since mid-March. I felt very confident that all the recommended measures had been taken to make the office visit very safe. Dr. Cotter and his staff are super! ...

- Elinor R.

Great Experience

Have been seeing Dr. Cotter for many years and have always had a great experience. Thorough, knowledgeable....

- John B.

Warm and Friendly

Highly recommend them. The staff was very warm and friendly, and Dr. Cotter was very knowledgeable and helpful. In addition, when the pharmacy messed up the prescription, Dr. Cotter went above and beyond to assist with the matter and get it sorted out. All in all, very professional and pleasant....

- Lucas & Louisa F.

Professional and Knowledgeable

The staff is extremely professional and knowledgeable. Eye exams are thorough, and they make picking out frames and lenses quick and easy....

- Michael B.

Extremely Professional, Friendly, Helpful

Always extremely professional, friendly, helpful. The staff and doctor remember what is going on with my eyes from year to year, and are very supportive with my degenerative condition. Excellent help choosing frames! (Always helpful since I can't see the frames without my glasses on....) I would - and do...

- Alex P.

Best in the Area!

Dr. Cotter and his amazing staff are the best in the area! If you are looking for a new eye doctor I would highly recommend Brattleboro Family Eye Care....

- Charlotte H.

For the last 8 years we have won the Best of the Best Award for Eye Care Professionals in the Greater Brattleboro Area. Being the only Routine Eye Care Practice in Brattleboro, we strive to be the best around.

Thank you for voting us the Best of the Best in the County. We will continue serving your needs to the highest standards.

Brattleboro Reformer - Reader's Choice

For many years we have received the Brattleboro Reformer Reader's Choice Award. This award is one that is voted by the real residents of the Greater Brattleboro Area.

We are thankful to those who voted for us!

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