Dr. Fidler graduated with a doctorate in optometry from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester, MA. Her areas of focus include primary eye care, pediatric and geriatric eye care, and the management of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic and hypertensive conditions.
Before joining BFEC, she completed her optometric training at the Department of Veterans' Affairs Medical Centers in Northampton and White River Junction, which she found to be a unique and amazing experience. She’s excited to be part of BFEC and practice both general and medical optometry.
Originally from Tennessee, she’s made her home in Brattleboro for the past fifteen years and absolutely adores Vermont. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, foraging for wild foods, and cooking. She’s hoping to adopt two big dogs to join her on at least some of those activities.
Dr. Fidler is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Vermont Optometric Association.
After 37 years of practicing optometry, 31 in Brattleboro, I am pleased to announce my retirement as of the end of 2024. I came to Brattleboro in 1993 and purchased the practice from Dr. Richard Revilla. After 31 years the practice has grown from a one doctor /one employee practice to 2 doctors and 8 employees.
As the practice grew we needed more space, so we moved to a new office in 2003. The additional space allowed us to purchase new instruments that made it possible for us to focus more on medical eye care; primarily glaucoma, macular degeneration and dry eye. We also added a finishing lab to cut our lenses for glasses, expanded the optical and specialty contact lenses.
None of this would have been possible without the loyal group of patients we have had over the years!
I would like to sincerely thank all the patients over my 31 years in Brattleboro that have helped contribute to the success of this practice. With your trust and support, the practice has been able to grow and develop into the most successful and advanced optometric practice in southern Vermont!
Dr Laura Fidler is the new owner and your eyes will be well taken care of with her in the future. I am confident that the success of the practice will continue to grow under her leadership for many years in the future.
I look forward to skiing, tennis. traveling and working on my farm in my retirement, thank you again for your support.
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