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At Cottone Family Eyecare we have always been on the cutting edge of eyecare, and being green has always been what we do. For example, we have been using compact fluorescent light bulbs in our office before it was trendy. In an effort to save trees and energy we have rethought the way we convey information. In the year 2014 all medical records must be electronic. However, we have had electronic medical records since 1996. Now that’s responsible. What we’re beginning to do is interesting. When caring for our patients we have observed that we generate alot of paper. This was in the form of pamphlets, reports, and informational items. So, instead of generating piles and piles of paper that contain information which is read and then thrown into the garbage and subsequently a landfill, we are doing something different. When we create information we then are emailing this information to our patients. One can read and store this information indefinitely and then if needed, one can print it onto paper. Thus reducing our carbon footprint immensely. Imagine if all of your healthcare professionals did this? So, if one of our staff asks you for your email address, rest assured that your playing a big part in helping the environment! Stay tuned for more innovative and creative ideas from Cottone Family Eyecare!

NEW OFFICE HOURS
Since the inception of Cottone Family Eyecare, the office has always been open every saturday to accommodate our patient’s work schedules. However, the work landscape has been changing and the 9 to 5 Monday through Friday paradigm is no longer the norm. Through the years, Cottone Family Eyecare has always tried to adapt our office hours to make it as convenient as possible for our patient’s busy work schedules. Starting now, we will be working 3 saturdays a month and 2 evenings a week to better serve our patients. We’ll see how this works and we’ll reevaluate it in the near future.

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