Articles by our expert physicians along with the latest happenings and upcoming events here at Premier Medical Group.
Mobile, Ala. (January 3, 2024) – Alinda Guynes McGowin, MD, Timothy B. White, OD, and Ronni Ferris-Metzger, OD, have joined the Premier Medical Eye Group. They will practice at Premier Medical offices in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Dr. McGowin specializes in topical cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, premium multifocal intraocular lens implants, astigmatism correcting intraocular lens […]
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Click here to download a copy of the entire article provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology How can coronavirus affect your eyes? The first thing to understand is that coronavirus can spread through the eyes — just as it does through the mouth or nose. When someone who has coronavirus coughs, sneezes, or talks, […]
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In an effort to better protect our patients and staff, we will be operating only out of our East and West offices located on Dauphin Street in Mobile. Our offices in Daphne, in Jackson and at Providence will be temporarily closed. The two Mobile offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday […]
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CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TELEMEDICINE At this time, Premier Medical is open from 8:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M. We are HERE TO SERVE YOU AND we would like to announce that we have implemented Telemedicine Appointments to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine is a simple way for patients to be treated […]
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Having an issue with your eyes is bad enough, but making the situation even worse is if you accidentally confuse your eye drop medication with another similar-looking bottle. It may seem like an unlikely scenario, but it happens. In fact, it’s actually quite common. There are a variety of other bottles—like ear drops (the most […]
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It has long been known that daily physical activity is good for children, but now there’s a significant reason to make sure they get outside for that activity: healthier vision. A recent study conducted by researches in Beijing, China, found that 30 minutes of daily outdoor physical activity reduces the advancement of nearsightedness. Nearsightedness, […]
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There’s always a lot to do when preparing for kids to start back to school: get school supplies, purchase new clothes and shoes, attend any back-to-school functions, and perhaps even get a physical. But there’s something else that should be on that to-do list: a back-to-school eye exam. Many parents overlook it, but a comprehensive […]
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According to the Vision Council of America, approximately 75% of adults in the United States wear some sort of vision correction. More than half of those (about 64%) wear glasses. If you’re one of the millions of Americans wearing glasses or contacts and are tired of them, you might have an opportunity to change that […]
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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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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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