Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP
Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare
Be part of Healthy Vision Month 2023. Eye disease and vision loss affect millions of Americans—including many older adults. As people get older, they’re at greater risk for common eye diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma.
Many eye diseases have no early symptoms. But the good news is that regular comprehensive dilated eye exams can help people 50 and older protect their vision by catching eye diseases and conditions early, when they’re easier to treat.
- Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers glaucoma tests once every 12 months if you’re at high risk for developing glaucoma.
- Medicare Part B may cover certain diagnostic tests and treatment (including treatment with certain injected drugs) of eye diseases and conditions if you have age-related macular degeneration.
The National Eye Institute has educational resources will help you share information about steps adults can take to protect their vision as they age.
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