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    ASK Dr Martin

    Mar 26, 2020 2 minutes

    Are my eye appointments essential?

    Q My optician keeps sending reminders for my eye test but my eyesight’s fine, do I need to go?

    Saura, Caterham

    A Up to you, but the NHS recommends an eye check every two years. It’s free for some people, for example if you’re over 60, under 16, receive some benefits, suffer

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