Does Medicare pay for glasses? Learn what’s covered—and your other options

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As we age, our bodies tend to have more challenges. It’s likely that worsening vision is one of them. According to a 2018 JAMA Opthalmology study, 92% of Medicare beneficiaries wear glasses to correct near or distant vision, yet Medicare doesn’t cover eye exams to check for refractive errors, and it doesn’t cover most eyeglass lenses, frames, contact lenses, or contact lens fittings.

Medicare coverage for glasses