Medicare & You: Glaucoma

[@carolynhammer2457]

This woman is a great video presenter. She speaks so clearly and with perfect poise. Great information, too, thanks!

[@michael.c.fischbach]

@Carolyn Hammer She does have speak very voice. ;)

[@CardinalEgan]

So, Medicare covers a glaucoma test once every 12 months *if you're high-risk*. What if you're not high-risk? Does it cover a test less frequently, or not at all?

[@clairemh1030]

Not much help with all the gaps in coverage and deductible

[@laurelparker3171]

As far as I can tell from the .gov website for medicare, It doesn't cover screenings at all, except for the demographics listed in the video, but does cover treatment once you are diagnosed, no matter your risk factor before diagnosis.

[@bobsakers1463]

How about sub-titles. I'm hearing impaired and perhaps the others commenting are as well. Thanks

[@danacuff9116]

Subtitles are there. Click the CC button on the right bottom of the screen.

[@margie7218]

@@danacuff9116 Ty for the tip. Glad you helped me hear better by seeing the words!

[@thanh-yenle9650]

I am diabetic. My mom had glaucoma. Part D refused to pay for the eye drop for glaucoma $ dried eyes. The agent told me medicare part B wal cover the medication. However when i picked up the drop, i have to pay full price. Please advise. Thank you.

[@glry]

how much is the medicare approved amount? The range of course.

[@lafayettegirl9288]

I think I heard them say that Medicare will pay 80%. You are responsible for the other 20%. If you want a specific range, the prices are all different depending on where you choose to get it done. You'll need to call the facility for specific pricing.

[@glry]

@@lafayettegirl9288 I know that. I'm looking for the cost of the service $______, of which I pay 20%.

[@AA-hg7xq]

I went through this yesterday w a med. ins. counseler. The answer is to ask the doctor for a price list. They all have one, including dentists. As you pointed out, a percentage means nothing without a real number/price to apply it to. It's a scam. Where else do you go to find prices that say X percent off, if you don't know the list price? Rhetorical question. Hope this helps.

[@glry]

@@AA-hg7xq A scam; exactly the whole thing is a scam... but curious. Hmmm. A doctor handing over a pricelist? lol. They don't deal with prices so you mean the receptionist or accounting dept. Most likely don't even have eye coverage anyway.

[@lmbmay6551]

@@lafayettegirl9288 I went to two ophthalmologists a couple months apart. With insurance I paid $168 and then $268. This was my 30% private insurance co-pay. Second place was for a second opinion on my closed angle glaucoma diagnosis and was out of insurance network.

[@chongsobocan260]

I am not diabetic but has detect early sign of glaucoma. Can I be tested every year and Medicare will cover test?

[@KY-qg9gp]

You should have closed caption on this video for Deaf and hearing impaired. We cant hear what you said

[@takayama1638]

1. No 2. No 3. No But I still blind as a bat.

[@carolshibuya5935]

Last year I was diagnosed with low-tension glaucoma diagnosed after a Field of Vision test at my Ophthalmologist's office. Because my eye pressures were normal, this was the only reason the glaucoma was diagnosed plus I am in my 80's. No family history of glaucoma nor diabetes. I am taking eye drops for this condition.

[@merlinmarquardt]

Good video. Might be helpful to explain what glaucoma actually is.

[@phyllisttoppin5461]

How do I get Marlin video ????

[@lbjjones6188]

I turned up the volume to just under 50% and had no problems with the audio at all.

[@silentstorm2239]

My heart Meds are affecting my eyes Two weeks after operation for glaucoma couldn't see Can't afford the eye glasses

[@katelopez889]

I have normal pressure glaucoma and am receiving treatment. Doc does testing 3-4 timper year. Will all of these tests be covered?

[@dianetsioutsias5739]

I think they said once per year.

[@1CherryTree]

​@@dianetsioutsias5739 If at risk testing is once per year. She already is diagnosed with the disease, although the coverage is not mentioned, I would suspect it would be covered as part of monitoring the disease.

[@joannesmith2269]

There is no sound!

[@conniemurphyover70stillgla47]

go to the left bottom corner where volume control is

[@bobsakers1463]

Dan, thanks for the info. Glad you interpreted 'sub-titles' to mean closed caption, I appreciate the tip, thanks again. Getting old (now Octogenarian Level 5)

[@juanita8663]

I have it in my left eye. My doctor is keeping a eye on it.

[@Omkarah]

The volume is VERY low. Please raise the volume on all your videos to normal standards.

[@anthoneyunderwood6731]

Right!!

[@anthoneyunderwood6731]

@Joeys48 what if I'm Asian can I get free test for me too?

[@melinda6922]

@Joeys48 LOL

[@lafayettegirl9288]

@Joeys48 That comment was rather snide and uncalled for.

[@conniemurphyover70stillgla47]

dear you may need a hearing aid Im 72 I can hear just fine connie

[@annettebarritt2697]

Audio is extremely poor.

[@conniemurphyover70stillgla47]

dear you may need heaing aid.I can hear just fine at 72 yrs old connie:)

[@YuJoe]

How much the Medicare approved amount ,(eye,glaucoma) I had ,part A & B,over 66.

[@dianetsioutsias5739]

Audio said our share is 20%.

[@UkeDoggie]

Who knew that a video about vision loss could be an effective test for hearing loss? You just can't make this stuff up!

[@deborahgaylor9120]

I can't hear the video, although my volume is at the highest.

[@conniemurphyover70stillgla47]

check left corner on bottom of video a slide control

[@deniseangonese564]

1. Yes, my father 2. No 3. No

[@2konjur]

Wow --- a lot of cranky, hard of hearing old people commenting here.

[@yoganandarita]

Wtf don’t medicare pay for glasses? People need 🤓

[@garyg1254]

They don't pay for glasses because that's something everyone will eventually need.

[@Sosher]

👓🤓 If Medicare did pay for glasses they would be cheap quality, ugly & cost to much to repair. Try some the chain store "Vision Works" that do specials prices for 1 or 2 pairs of glasses for $59.00. or Take your eye glasses prescription to a online seller "Venni optical" did my progressive lens glasses were less than $60.00. You have to look around for better prices on products you need like glasses. You can always just replace the lenes in a old pair eyeglass frames. Try the Goodwill sells cheap used glasses. These are your best option for low cost eyeglasses. 👓Good luck

[@CardinalEgan]

@@Sosher +1 on Visionworks. I got a comprehensive exam and two great pairs of glasses for $185. The two pairs of glasses don't need to be the same prescription. I got one for close-up reading and another for computer screen/music stand distance. The optometrist was very thorough too!

[@johnfrick5682]

This video is absolutely worthless. It is 4 1/2 years old and audio is horrible.

[@1CherryTree]

The information is still valid and current. The audio is perfectly fine on my computer.

[@emilposavac818]

Not very informative.

[@ambiengaba1822]

they gave me this dumb test every time i get my glasses, just give me my prescription!!!

[@intherockies]

Be glad you are given the test. No family history and my brother would of answered No to all the questions plus he wasn’t even 60 yrs old and he lost his eye sight because of glaucoma and is now legally blind. That means no need for his boat, his truck or golf clubs all that was replaced with a cane. Be Thankful your eye doctor is trying to prevent you from becoming legally blind from glaucoma.