Articles by our expert physicians along with the latest happenings and upcoming events here at Premier Medical Group.
Who doesn’t want youthful vision? The unfortunate part is that as we age, our vision slowly worsens. A big part of the loss of youthful vision is developing cataracts. Cataracts occur when the eye’s natural lens gets cloudy. The clouding blocks light and causes vision to gradually blur, thereby diminishing vision. It’s essentially like trying […]
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Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems are extremely common in kids. Part of that is because many parts of the ENT region in children have not developed enough and, therefore, are apt to not function properly. Another issue that often leads to ENT problems in children is allergies. It’s important to know the most common […]
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A recent study found many Americans say going blind would be the worst thing to happen to them. Yet of those surveyed, many were unaware of eye diseases and factors that put their vision in danger. Here are four of the most common eye conditions and what they mean to you: Refractive Errors If you’re […]
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Alabama Department of Public Health issued an emergency alert last Thursday (1/11/2018) regarding this year’s outbreak of seasonal influenza (flu) in our area. Here’s what you need to know (from ADPH): Hospitals are at or over normal patient capacity due in large part to the number of patients presenting with seasonal influenza-like symptoms. Local emergency […]
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You’re sniffling, sneezing, coughing and feeling achy. All signs point to it being a cold, but then you think to yourself, “could it be the flu?” It’s hard to be for sure because the two share many of the same symptoms. Here are some basic guidelines on how to spot the difference between a cold […]
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Developments in corneal and lens-based refractive surgery enable surgeons to meet patients high expectation for vision quality. Ongoing research centers on presbyopia treatment because presbyopia has fewer treatment options than myopia and hyperopia. An emerging group of patients – young presbyopes – has the desire and the means to seek the latest treatments for ag-related […]
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In 2011 the FDA conducted a study where LASIK surgery was re-examined for safety reasons. Ocular Surgery News ran an article in their March 2011 issue about the FDA’s re-examination and interviewed Premier Medical’s own Richard Duffey, MD. In the article Dr. Duffey explained that the outcome for successful LASIK hinges on the right combination […]
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