I have Tricare Prime and I have never had my eyes checked. I know I am alloted one eye exam per year and lately I have been having some vision problems and would like to get my eyes checked. Do I need to get a referral from my PCM or can I just go to an eye doctor that accepts Tricare? TIA
No referral needed. I took my daughter at the beginning of the summer and it was all covered. I am going myself in a few weeks. I am getting a contact exam along with it (not covered) and they said the total will be $35.
If you are having vision problems, I strongly encourage you to see an opthamologist. The doctors you will find at vision centers on base, the mall, etc. are usually optometrists. When I had Prime, I requested a referral to see an opthamologist since the exam is typically much more thorough. Vision "problems" are treated differently than annual exams.
Re: Referral to get eye exam?