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Medicare eye doctor in Bellflower
We accept Medicare for medical eye care, so the grandparents in your family can be seen by the same doctor as the kids.
What Medicare covers, in plain words
Original Medicare (Part B) covers medical eye care: exams and treatment for eye diseases and symptoms. It generally does not cover routine eye exams just for glasses or contacts.
Many Medicare Advantage plans do include routine vision benefits. Bring your card and we’ll check exactly what your plan covers.
Usually covered
- Exams for eye problems, injuries or disease
- Yearly diabetic eye exams
- Glaucoma tests for people at high risk
- Cataract evaluation, and one pair of glasses or contacts after cataract surgery
- Macular degeneration monitoring
Usually not covered (Original Medicare)
- Routine eye exams for glasses or contacts
- Eyeglasses or contacts (except after cataract surgery)
- Frame upgrades and lens add-ons
No routine vision coverage? Our Essential Vision Plan ($129/year) can help.
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Medicare FAQ
Does Medicare cover an annual eye exam?
Original Medicare doesn’t cover routine eye exams for glasses, but it does cover medical eye exams, yearly diabetic eye exams and glaucoma screenings for people at higher risk. Medicare Advantage plans often add routine vision.
Will Medicare pay for my glasses?
Generally only after cataract surgery, when Medicare helps pay for one pair of glasses or contact lenses.
I have a Medicare Advantage plan. Can I come here?
Many Medicare Advantage plans include vision through partners like VSP or EyeMed. Call us with your plan name and we’ll check.
Can my family book with me?
Of course. Bring the grandkids along and we’ll schedule everyone together.