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Seeing the Benefits of an Eye Exam

Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL

With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.

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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:30 AM · 1 min read
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Seeing the Benefits of an Eye Exam — Bloomington Schools news

(NAPSI)—Most people remember receiving vision screenings at school; a simple test to determine whether a student was seeing well or needed glasses. What some don’t realize is that staying current on eye exams should be a lifelong habit. It is…

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