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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 […]

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 […]

6 Best Ways to Prevent Macular Degeneration

With age comes freedom, wisdom and less-than-perfect vision. As we age, it is important to keep an eye out for macular degeneration. Here are six best ways to prevent age-related macular degeneration: Clear the smoke This is overstated but it’s entirely true – do not smoke or stop smoking. The retinas […]

5 Best ways to tackle sinusitis

Do you have nasal congestion, facial pressure, or a cough? If you answered yes to one of these, you could have sinusitis, a.k.a a sinus infection. Luckily, there are a few tricks to help reduce the symptoms of sinusitis. Take a look at our five easy tips to tackle sinusitis when it starts. Stay hydrated Staying […]

5 Easy Ways to Care for Your Eyes this Summer

The warm summer sun makes everyday outdoor activities all the more exciting. However, many people fail to realize, too much sun exposure can lead to certain health risks such as the development of cataracts. Keep an eye on UV protection, this summer, with these five easy tips. The first step to protecting your eyes […]

Glaucoma 101

As the second leading cause of blindness, glaucoma is a common eye disease that is often difficult to detect and slow to develop. It is important to have regular eye exams to maintain the health of your eyes. What is glaucoma and what causes it? Glaucoma is a slow process of fluid building up […]