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What else can an eye exam tell you about your health?

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Annual eye exams can help spot eye-related health conditions and vision problems.

An eye checkup can also give you insights into other health problems you might be experiencing.

Eye exams don’t just help spot issues with your eye health, they can also pick up on a range of health issues.

The frequency of an eye exam “depends on your age and overall health,” says Marco Zarbin , MD , PhD.

People with vision problems or underlying health conditions like diabetes may need to be seen more often.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the following: Ages 2039 : An eye exam in your 20s and two exams in your 30s .