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Does Medicare cover glaucoma screening?

Medicare Part B covers glaucoma screening once per year for people at high risk for glaucoma. High-risk individuals include: people with diabetes, people with a family history of glaucoma, African Americans 50 and older, and Hispanic Americans 65 and older.

Key Points

  • Glaucoma screening: once per year for high-risk individuals
  • High-risk: diabetes, family history of glaucoma, African Americans 50+, Hispanic Americans 65+
  • Covered at no cost under Medicare Part B
  • An independent agent can help you understand your glaucoma screening coverage
  • Not covered for low-risk individuals