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How Often Should You Get an Annual Eye Exam?

For something many people think of as routine, an eye exam can reveal far more than whether you need stronger glasses. It is one of the few appointments where a doctor can look directly at blood vessels, optic nerve tissue, and the back of the eye without surgery or imaging. That gives the exam a range and value that often surprises people the first time they have a thorough one. So how often should you get an annual eye exam? For many adults, once a year is the right rh

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Civic · 13:15

Understanding Eye Health as You Age: Common Conditions to Watch For

Eye changes tend to arrive quietly. A little more glare at night. Needing brighter light to read a menu. Taking longer to focus after looking at a phone screen. Many people chalk these shifts up to being busy, tired, or just getting older, and sometimes that is partly true. But when it comes to eye health as you age, subtle changes deserve attention, because some of the most common conditions develop slowly and without much warning. I have seen plenty of people delay an

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