06/02/2026
June 6th is recognized as Visually Impaired People Day, making it an important time to highlight how Medicare handles vision care.
Medicare Parts A and B focus primarily on medical needs, so coverage generally applies to diagnosing and treating eye-related medical conditions rather than routine vision services. Many Medicare Advantage plans, however, do offer benefits for routine eye exams and other vision needs.
Here is a brief overview of how Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage differ when it comes to vision care and overall eye health.
If you would like to review how your current Medicare coverage addresses vision care, I invite you to contact me. I am always available to provide guidance and support.