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Eye exams (routine)

Medicare doesn’t cover eye exams (sometimes called “eye refractions”) for eyeglasses or contact lenses

  • Not Covered
  • You pay 100% of all costs

Costs

You pay 100% for eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Extra benefits from MA plans

Some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover - like vision, hearing, or dental. Contact the plan for more information.