Glaucoma screenings

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers this screening once every 12 months if you’re at high risk for developing glaucoma. 

You’re considered high risk if at least one of these conditions applies to you:

  • You have diabetes.
  • You have a family history of glaucoma.
  • You’re African American and 50 or older.
  • You’re Hispanic and 65 or older.

Your costs in Original Medicare

  • After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount .
  • In a hospital outpatient setting , you also pay a copayment .

What it is

Glaucoma screenings painlessly check your vision and optic nerve health to look for signs of the eye disease glaucoma.

Things to know

An eye doctor who’s legally allowed to do glaucoma tests in your state must do or supervise your screening.

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