MD vs. OD vs. DO. There are three types of eye doctors with really two being the most common eye doctors; Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Doctor of Osteopathy. There are similarities and differences between an ophthalmologist, optometrist and a doctor of osteopathy that define each specialty.
Despite registering nearly identical satisfaction levels for the overall programs, 80 percent of seniors on Medicare Advantage said they were satisfied with the overall cost of their plans, compared to 68 percent of traditional Medicare seniors.
Prescription drugs now account for about 10 percent of seniorsâ health costs â and will likely rise to 13.3 percent in 2010, the report said. Older Americans account for only 13 percent of the nationâs population but pay 42 cents of every dollar spent on prescription drugs, it said.