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These are all things we hear every day. However, a comprehensive eye examination is an important part of overall body health and cannot be assessed just by reading an eye chart at the doctor’s office or school. A comprehensive eye examination not only evaluates you for vision correction needs, but also assesses overall health; seeing well is only part of the equation. Examining the eye can detect many conditions including allergies, inflammation, diabetes, and hypertension to name a few.
You may have noticed that your eyes feel much drier in the winter. Studies show that eye dryness is most likely to occur during the spring and winter. Seasonal changes, such as high winds and low indoor humidity, can lead to eye discomfort.