If you're new to Medicare or vision correction, you're likely wondering what your vision benefits are — and the answer might surprise you. Here's what experts want you to know.

When it comes to healthcare in retirement, many people assume Medicare covers all the basics, including vision care. But that's not quite the case. Medicare, which primarily serv ...

original Medicare does not cover routine eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Medicare also does not cover the cost of glasses or contact lenses unless you’ve just had cataract surgery.

The answer to the question "Does Medicare cover glasses?" is usually a big ol' "No." But before you shell out money for your new specs — or your new contact lenses, for that matter — there are ...