Former NBA star with the world champions San Antonio Spurs and current Director of Basketball Operations for the NBA, Brandon Williams underwent lens implant surgery to treat his extreme nearsightedness.

“I had been extremely nearsighted with my prescription in the -12 to -13 range for all of my adult life. Contact lenses were becoming intolerable and I knew lasik was not an option. The Verisyse lens implant Dr. Pamel placed in my eyes restored my vision as if I had perfect contact lenses on all of the time. I wish I had undergone the procedure while I was still playing professional ball, it would have transformed my career. The procedure was painless and the results were amazing even the next day. Dr. Pamel and his staff did an outstanding job from start to finish.”

– Brandon Williams

ESPN Sportscaster for the New York Jets, Rangers and Knicks has LASIK with Dr. Pamel

"From the initial consultation with Dr. Pamel I felt very comfortable and certain that he was the surgeon who should perform my lasik surgery.  I was impressed with the performance of the Wavelight laser technology he uses and he spent time explaining the surgery to me as well as the potential risks associated with it.  His staff was very professional and courteous in accommodating my hectic schedule. The procedure went very smoothly and my post operative course was uneventful.  I regained my sight the next day and was even able to drive in to see Dr. Pamel!

As a play by play broadcaster, whether I’m calling a New York Jets, Rangers or Knicks game, or working college basketball or football for ESPN, I owe my entire living and career to my eyesight.  It is critical for me to be able to see players and uniform numbers, often times from great distances.  Having lasik with Dr. Pamel turned out to be a great decision for me and my career. I’m enjoying 20/20 vision in both eyes.  I couldn’t be more pleased with my outcome and the quality of care I received."

– Bob Wischusen

In the News – Refractive Surgery

Dr. Gregory Pamel is a New York LASIK specialist who has made a number of media appearances and has also been the focus of several news articles concerning topics such as LASEK operations and other refractive procedures. Our office, is proud to have our expertise, quality, and distinction brought to the public's attention.

Below you will find a list of news appearances as well as a list of his speaking engagements and office news. If you are interested in refractive procedures – such as LASEK, contact our office for more information.

January 2005:

First Medical System Designed to Eliminate Night Time Glare Comes to the Tri-State Area

NEW YORK - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Feb. 1, 2005 - Pamel Vision and Laser Group is first practice in metro New York area to acquire the only new equipment cleared by FDA in nearly five years...

September 2004:

Featured story on New York 1 about Verisyse™ Phakic Lens Implants

Dr. Pamel has been interviewed on four news stations including ABC, Fox News, UPN, and New York 1 for his work with the new Verisyse™ phakic lens implant for extreme vision problems.

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At a meeting, Dr. Gregory Pamel trained other physicians around the country to implant the new Verisyse™ phakic lens implant.

Dr. Pamel also published a chapter in the first book on the Verisyse™ phakic lens implant.

September 2003:

Lectured on LASIK at an international meeting in Munich, Germany.

September 2002:

Attended the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Nice, France where he lectured on procedures and other related topics.

June 2002:

Attended the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Philadelphia, where he gave a course to other physicians on custom procedures after previous operations. He also lectured on presbyopia reversal.

October 2001:

He was selected to be one of five principal investigators for the Phase II FDA Clinical Trials for the Surgilight IR3000 to reverse presbyopia.

September 2001:

Attended the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Amsterdam where he lectured to other physicians on the LASIK procedure.

August 2001:

Obtained the Sunrise LTK in his office for treatment of mild to moderate levels of sight loss.

May 2001:

Traveled to Nassau, Bahamas to learn technique of presbyopia reversal using the SurgiLight IR 3000. He became one in a handful of physicians worldwide to learn this technique.

April 2001:

Attended the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in San Diego, California. The conference highlighted the newest advances in ocular correction.

February 2001:

Traveled to Carmel, California to attend the second Annual Conference on Wavefront™ Technology. This technology being developed allows many patients to see better than 20/20.

September 2000:

Dr. Pamel also traveled to the Netherlands to learn a new technique to implant phakic intraocular lens implants for those patients who have high levels of eyesight problems and are not candidates for certain procedures. He then became clinical investigator for the Artisan Phakic Implant in the United States FDA Phase III Clinical trials.

July 2000:

Was selected by MDTV, America's leading source of medical news and information, as a leader in ocular correction. He was asked to appear as a guest on their show featuring the custom procedure.

June 2000:

Dr. Pamel performed an operation on Q104.3 Classic Rock marketing director Paul Miraldi, who spoke about the procedure live on the air. He also performed the procedure on the producer of Bob Buckman's morning show as well.

June 2000:

He was asked to appear on WED 1050 AM to speak about ocular operations.

October 1998:

Ocular correction made the cover of Time Magazine. The article stated that the corneal specialists have lower complication rates for certain procedures than physicians who are not cornea trained.

 

Please call our LASIK New York office at (212) 355-2215, or toll free at (888) 657-2010, for more information on LASEK and refractive operations, contact our office today.