hummingbird, Author at Premier Medical Group | Eye & ENT Specialists

Hearing Loss and Common Causes

Did you know 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss? Smartphones and music players are not the only things to blame. Everyday sounds like a hair dryer can damage your hearing. Take a look at some common sounds around you and your family that can cause hearing loss: Common sounds 20 Decibels – […]

Kids Eye Exams: What to Expect

Are your child’s eyes ready to start back to school? Even if you think your child has good vision, an eye exam should be on the top of their supply list. Below are a few things you should know before you schedule your child’s eye exam. Why are eye exams important for kids? Did you […]

Swimmer’s Ear: Prevention and Treatment

For many kids, summertime begins Swimmer’s Ear season. This common ear infection, called otitis externa, happens when water is trapped in the ear canal, enabling bacteria to grow and resulting in infection. Luckily for the kids, Swimmer’s Ear is preventable. Below are four ways to keep their ears dry and infection away: Ear plugs Before […]

Hearing loss: Your Child May Not be Ignoring You

Is your child ignoring you or could they have unidentified hearing loss? Statistics show 14.9% of children, ages 6-19 years old, have hearing loss in one or both ears. As a parent, you are the best person to monitor signs that may suggest poor hearing. Below are 5 signs to look for if you think […]

4 Ways to Beat Your Allergy Symptoms

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Most people think their allergy symptoms will stop at the end of spring (April or May). Sadly for them, allergy symptoms can last in to late fall. However, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Below are four ways you can beat your allergy symptoms, and stay well all year: 1. Pollen counts Tracking outdoor allergens is […]

Digital Eye Strain: 7 Ways to Protect Yourself

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Digital eye strain is becoming a common eye condition among Americans. On average, 60 percent of Americans spend more than five hours on their digital devices per day. Spending more than two hours on digital devices can cause symptoms of digital eye strain such as irritated eyes, blurry vision, fatigue, neck and back pain, or […]

Colds or Allergies: How to Tell the Difference

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The Groundhog has spoken. With spring right around the corner, it looks like the season of sneezing and coughing will continue. But what is it that’s causing you to plow through boxes of tissues and bottles of hand sanitizer? Is it a cold or just your allergies? In case you were curious, colds are caused […]

Hand-held Laser Pointers Pose Risk of Eye Injury

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The FDA recently issued a statement warning consumers about the risk of eye injury associated with exposure to hand-held laser pointers. Often, hand-held laser pointers are misused as toys. The FDA has placed a limit on the visible light power of laser pointers to 5 milliwatts. What many consumers don’t realize is, even at 5 […]

10 Things You Need to Know About Glaucoma

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You may have heard of glaucoma, but how familiar are you with this eye disease? Often, glaucoma is misunderstood. Here are 10 facts about the eye disease you need to know: 1. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness It is estimated that three million Americans have the disease, but only half know they […]

Premier Medical: 100 Years of Excellence

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 […]