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# [It's National Eye Exam Month](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/wellness/its-national-eye-exam-month)

 Written by [Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/wellness/author/melissa-hehmann-rdn-cde) | 7/31/25 2:36 PM

August is National Eye Exam Month! Learn how to keep your vision clear and healthy, and most importantly, schedule your annual eye exam.

[Need Well Points? Submit your Annual Eye Exam for 100 Well Points. ](https://citizensenergy.sharepoint.com/sites/HealthandWellness/SitePages/Annual-Health-Screenings.aspx)

As we age, getting a baseline eye exam can detect early signs of disease or damage to your eyes. Ophthalmologists recommend periodic eye exams every 2-4 years from the ages of 40 to 65, and every 1-2 years after the age of 65.

While most symptoms are often disregarded, getting a simple checkup and following a doctor’s orders can greatly lower risks of more severe and future damage, and you can continue to enjoy healthy vision.

 

Reasons you Should be Getting Routine Eye Exams

 

 

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