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The importance of getting routine eye exam

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Routine eye exams are frequently ignored, yet a very basic part of the holistic health program. Although many people get complete body checkups regularly, few seldom visit an eye specialist for an eye exam. It eventually leads to vision issues and more severe conditions than they should be. It is estimated that vision related issues cost Americans 51 billion dollars every year.    A routine eye exam may have various aspects. The eye examination that is meant to detect vision issues such as weak eyesight is executed by an optometrist. An optometrist is not a real doctor and can only detect the above mentioned eye issues and write prescriptions for the same. An eye exam conducted by an optometrist would be quite inexpensive.  A more comprehensive eye exam would not only check your eyesight but also offer insights on any other vision issues you might have. The test will be conducted by a trained eye specialist. These exams are much more comprehensive and are important for maintai