Does Medicare Cover Refraction?
A refraction eye exam is an exam that determines whether you have refractive vision errors that can cause nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or a combination. Refraction exams are done by optometrists or ophthalmologists by shining a light into your eyes using a phoropter. When this light enters your eyes, it bends and reflects on the back of your eye (your retina). The position where it hits your retina shows the doctor whether you have refractive errors, what they are, and if you need prescription lenses to…