Glasses and contact lenses

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Glasses and contact lenses

Does basic health insurance cover the cost of glasses?

For children up to the age of 18, the basic health insurance contributes to the costs of glasses and contact lenses up to CHF 180 per year. For adults, the basic health insurance only pays a contribution in special cases following surgery or an ophthalmic illness, for purchases made in Switzerland and if prescribed by an ophthalmologist.

For more information, please go to the page “Cover my expenses for glasses/contact lenses”