Optometry Doctors That Accept Medicare

Does Original Medicare cover optometry?

Original Medicare does not cover routine eye exams for glasses or contacts. It does cover medical eye care from an optometrist — like an annual diabetic eye exam, or exams to monitor glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration — when it's medically necessary. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, routine vision (including an annual eye exam and an allowance toward glasses) is often included — check your plan.