When it comes to health, your eyes can certainly tell a story about your overall well-being. As you get older, that story gets more chapters — and becomes more complex. Unfortunately, Medicare, the ...

Medicare offers limited coverage for eye care. If a person is experiencing symptoms of dry eye disease that affect their vision, a doctor may consider treatment medically necessary, and if so, ...

There are two types of Medicare coverage you can access in the U.S., original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Original Medicare is accepted by any medical professional or facility that accepts ...

Medicare Part B covers an annual glaucoma screening for people with a higher chance of developing glaucoma: African Americans age 50 and over, Hispanics age 65 and over, people living with diabetes, ...

If a person has diabetes, Medicare covers one annual eye exam for diabetic retinopathy. This exam must be performed by a doctor or healthcare professional who is legally allowed to conduct it in their ...

Many soon-to-be retirees are a bit blurry with what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to vision care. The good news is that Medicare covers most medical issues like cataract surgery, ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What all does Medicare cover when it comes to vision care? I have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. — Almost 65 Dear Almost 65: Many ...