We are all doing well and are ready to continue practicing into the new year. 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. Our eye care center offers a range of eye health services to clients of all ages, from children to older adults.
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. Our eye care center offers a range of eye health services to clients of all ages, from children to older adults.
Services
With an office in Brattleboro, our eye doctor at BFEC has been providing Southern Vermont with quality eye care for many years. Call us to make an appointment with our optometrist to talk about your eyeglasses, contact lenses or specialty lens needs. Drop in anytime to browse through our large selection of designer eyeglass frames and sunglasses!
Brattleboro Family Eye Care was started in 1958 when Dr. Richard Revilla opened his optometry practice on Western Avenue. Dr. Revilla originally shared office space with two dentists, eventually moving into his own office at 238 Western Avenue. Dr. Robert Cotter purchased the office in 1992 and moved it to its current location, 328 Western Avenue, in 2003.
Meet the doctor at our eye care center. We offer a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages, from children to older adults. Dr. Cotter graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 1987 and practiced for 6 years in Burlington, VT before moving to Brattleboro, VT. Dr. Cotter has owned this practice since 1993.
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they do and they care personally about getting the best results for our patients. Our receptionists will try to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointments that suit your needs. She always has a bubbly personality, and knows how to make our patients feel good!
Our eye care center offers a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages, from children to older adults. Complete eye exams are not just for updating your prescription. Learn more about what your eye doctor will screen for, what to expect at your appointment, some of the advanced technology we use, and special considerations for pediatric and infant eye care.
Reviews (10)
Robert Leete
Sep 24, 2021
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Sarah Apel
Jun 13, 2021
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Jubal Hays
Jan 12, 2021
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Brattleboro Family Eye Care is amazing! The staff is so friendly and genuine. I have had amazing service here. Everyone is super knowledgeable, professional in their presentation and caring in their approach. The glades featured in my review pic are by “Dragon.” I was so stoked to find eyewear made from recycled material. I’ve been wearing glasses since grade school and these are by far the most comfortable glasses I’ve ever had. Thank you Brattleboro Family Eye Care for your awesome service! I’ll be a patient there for as long as I live in this area!
Jared Powers
Jan 08, 2021
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Rob Bishop
Jan 07, 2020
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Dr. Cotter. Garbage. This office? Garbage. Let me be clear in that this does not apply to the staff, but an office is not just their staff. I don't say this lightly, I have found an office in Keene, New Hampshire that has done me wonders and cleared up my vision the way this office never seemed to have been able, even after so many appointments that I lost vacation time with my job. I was a patient of these guys for years, I gave them the benefit of the doubt time and time again, but they proved themselves to be consistent failures. You should be put out of business. Choose for yourself, last review
Lydia Martini
Dec 24, 2019
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Dr. C and the Brattleboro Family Eye Care staff are simply the best! We've been really happy with our experiences. He takes the time to make sure you get a thorough exam - this isn't just a "here's your prescription, now go" place. The glasses selection is awesome, too - always changing, always new styles, and staff are super-helpful for fashion-indecisive people like me!
Angela Nadeau
Nov 11, 2019
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I got a referral from Dr. Duff to go.to him for an earlier appointment because I was on Medicaid. I only had been on Medicaid for 6 months and have already discovered that Medicaid patients don't get treated the same way as everyone else. I showed up for my appointment and they said that I wasn't even on the books .But, I actually had made special arreangements with my boss, brand new boss by the way ,to get out of work and go to the appointment. When I got there she said that I was not in the system so I did not make an appointment. After arguing with her for several minutes she said to me ,"well
Lucas & Louisa Farrell
Jun 17, 2016
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Anna Bacala
Dec 23, 2015
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I have been going here for years and every time I go in I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience. Dr. Cotter is a very intelligent person and informs me well of my eye perscription. Also, the entire staff is extremely kind and accomodates with my schedule. I ordered my glasses with them and got them two days later! Would never go anywhere else
C. Ourtney
Aug 11, 2013
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Wonderful bunch at BFEC! Doctors are very thorough and seem to genuinely care for each patient that comes into the office. They are willing to explain any part of the exam in a way that is easy to understand. All the technicians are extremely knowledgeable about all the frames and contacts lenses in the practice. They all seem to enjoy playing around with and making frame selection a fun part of the exam, not just a requirement. They all try to make sure that the frames selected are the best possible for you in terms of size, color, and style. They are always willing to give opinions or suggestions
