- Published: 28 July 2021
A refraction is a test done by your eye doctor to determine if glasses will make you see better.
The charges for a refraction are covered by some insurances but not by all.
For example, Medicare does not cover refractions because they consider it part of a “routine” exam and Medicare doesn’t cover most “routine” procedures--only health-related procedures.
So if you have a medical eye problem like cataracts, dry eyes, or glaucoma then Medicare and most other health insurances will...
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