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Keep an eye on your vision health with TRICARE
TRICARE Newsroom (.mil) • • health
Key Points:
- Approximately 11 million Americans over age 12 require vision correction, and routine eye exams are important for early detection and prevention of eye diseases.
- TRICARE vision coverage varies based on beneficiary status, health plan, and age, with active duty service members required to have regular eye exams and specific guidelines for where and how exams are obtained.
- Active duty family members may receive one eye exam per year, with additional coverage for children aged 3–6 and medically necessary exams for conditions like diabetes.
- Retirees and their families enrolled in TRICARE Prime are eligible for one eye exam every two years, often requiring referrals or pre-authorizations for care.
- TRICARE covers glasses or contacts only for certain medical conditions, but eligible beneficiaries can also access vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
