Articles by our expert physicians along with the latest happenings and upcoming events here at Premier Medical Group.
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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100 years ago, William W. Perdue founded Perdue and Perdue (later the Mobile Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Center), the first and oldest clinic of its kind in the country. After studying at the University of Alabama, in New York, and in Vienna, Austria, Dr. Perdue applied his expertise to providing the utmost care for […]
Read More »What to Eat When You’re Sick If you’re sneezing, coughing and mouth-breathing, it’s official you’re sick. There are several wise tales circulating around like, “feed a cold and starve a flu,” but the truth is, to help your body heal, you need to fuel it with healthy, nutritious foods. When you’re sick, your body is […]
Read More »Buying glasses for your child can be both an exciting and overwhelming process. There are many options and choices that you need to consider when selecting the right frames for your child. To help make the process easier here are 7 tips to help you purchase the perfect pair of glasses for your child. 1. […]
Read More »With a New Year on the way many people have begun to make their list resolutions, but there are a few overlooked things that are more important than not watching as much Netflix. Here are 3 important and often-overlooked things you should do in 2015. Your eyes work hard, make sure they stay in […]
Read More »As part of Premier Medical’s Eye Group, our optical division is an important extension of patient services. Through this relationship, we are able to provide seamless, high-quality care to our patients. Our opticians and technicians trained to verify and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. Our full-service shop […]
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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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