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Medicare doesn't cover routine eye examinations and glasses. Part B can provide coverage for some preventive and diagnostic eye exams for people at high risk of certain conditions (e.g. diagnosing retinopathy in diabetics or mascular degeneration for age-related conditions). You can check out the medicare.gov website for more specific information regarding condition/risk requirements for Medicare to pay benefits.
If you're looking for coverage for routine eye exams, glasses, contacts, etc., you would need to secure a vision insurance plan. Please feel free to contact me for assistance or if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.
Eye exams are covered under Medicare Part B. The only part of your eye exam that will not be covered by Medicare is what is called Refraction. Refraction is the part of the exam where the eye doctor is checking your prescription to see if any changes need to be made. The rest of the eye exam will be coded medical and Medicare will cover those cost. Once the Part B deductible of $166 has been met Medicare will cover 80% on the medical part of your eye exam. Medicare does not cover eye glasses unless you are prescribed a new pair of glasses after cataract surgery.
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If you're looking for coverage for routine eye exams, glasses, contacts, etc., you would need to secure a vision insurance plan. Please feel free to contact me for assistance or if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.