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Article: Eye care options
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- July 1, 2000
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EYE examinations are an important part of routine health care. Comprehensive ocular exams check for the possibility of cataracts, glaucoma, congenital eye problems, retinal and macular degeneration, and corneal problems. Regular examinations are essential for catching potential problems and treating them before they become serious problems.
Dr. (CPT) Patricia Allen, chief of optometry at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Meade, Md., said healthy people should have an eye exam every two years until age 50, unless they have a medical history of high blood pressure or diabetes or if they're experiencing vision changes. After age 50 eye exams should be a yearly event.
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