Options for eyeglasses without Medicare coverage

By Jim Miller, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Dear Savvy Senior: What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I used to have vision insurance through my work but lost it when I turned 65 and signed up for Medicare. — Need Spectacles

Dear Need: Unfortunately, in 2020 it’s still true that original Medicare does not cover vision services, which includes routine eye exams and prescription eyeglasses — unless you’ve just had cataract surgery. While there’s no one solution to this common need, here are a few tips that can help you save.

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