Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Glaucoma Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers glaucoma screenings if you’re eligible.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Glaucoma screenings, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (other costs may apply).
- How often
- Once every 12 months
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Glaucoma screenings
Description
Glaucoma screenings painlessly check your vision and optic nerve health to look for signs of the eye disease glaucoma.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
You must have a high risk of developing glaucoma because at least one of these conditions applies:
- You have diabetes.
- You have a family history of glaucoma.
- You’re African American and 50 or older.
- You’re Hispanic and 65 or older.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Provider requirements
An eye doctor who’s legally allowed to do glaucoma tests in your state must do or supervise your screening.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
- After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- In a hospital outpatient setting, you also pay a copayment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Once every 12 months.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Glaucoma Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers glaucoma screenings if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Glaucoma Screening?
Medicare.gov lists Glaucoma screenings under Part B.
How much do you pay for Glaucoma Screening with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (other costs may apply).
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Glaucoma Screening?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Glaucoma Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers glaucoma screenings if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi