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Phoebe's story shows how a routine eye test can spot more than just vision problems. Opticians check the overall health of your eyes, including the optic nerve and retina. Changes here can sometimes be the first sign of serious underlying conditions, like brain tumours, high blood pressure, or even diabetes, often before other symptoms become obvious.
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