Does Medicare pay for a Low Vision Evaluation?
Each provider or carrier for Medicare has different policies regarding Low Vision Evaluations. In New Jersey, a Low Vision Evaluation as such is not a covered procedure. 3. If I need low vision aids, how expensive can they get? Low Vision aids can vary in price from a few dollars to a few thousands of dollars. Items that routinely run under a $100, are high quality hand magnifiers (not available in standard stores), clip-on loops and magnifiers, and full spectrum bulbs. Items costing a few hundred dollars include specialty tinted lenes, high power low vision glasses including magnifiers and telescopes and lighting fixtures. More sophisticated telescopic systems and closed circuit TVs can cost thousands of dollars.
