Eye exams (routine)
Medicare doesn’t cover routine eye exams
Description
Routine eye exams check for overall eye health and look for signs of vision problems or disease.
Coverage details
Medicare doesn’t cover routine eye exams (sometimes called “eye refractions”) for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Costs
You pay all costs for non-covered services, including routine eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service