Eye exams (routine)
Medicare doesn’t cover eye exams (sometimes called “eye refractions”) for eyeglasses or contact lenses
Costs
You pay 100% for 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