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Surprising information... Doctors can detect rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and multiple sclerosis just by looks at your eyes.
The retina, or the back of the eye, is the only place in your body that gives doctors a close-up view of your blood vessels and nerves without your needing to be cut open. This makes a routine eye exam very useful for detecting important medical issues at their earliest stages.
Call today to set up your yearly eye exam.