Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. The program is divided into four parts: Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (prescription drug coverage). Medicare Part B covers outpatient services, including cataract surgery and related vision care.
Following cataract surgery, Medicare Part B provides coverage for one pair of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. This coverage is limited to post-surgical vision correction and does not extend to regular eyewear for individuals with cataracts who have not undergone surgery.