Category Archives: Cataract Surgery

Can Cataracts Be Prevented?

Trusted cataract surgeon Dr. Gregory Pamel fields many cataract-related questions and concerns from prospective patients. One of the most common questions that comes up in consultation is whether cataracts can be prevented. Read on for the answer.


Can a Cataract Come Back after Cataract Surgery?

Dr. Gregory Pamel has been asked quite a few times whether cataracts can come back after being removed. The short answer is no, cataracts cannot come back after surgery. But the explanation is more nuanced than that. Read on as Dr. Pamel addresses cataracts and secondary cataracts. Cataracts Cannot Return after Surgery Cataract surgery involves… Read More »


Can a Cataract Come Back after Cataract Surgery?

Dr. Gregory Pamel has been asked quite a few times whether cataracts can come back after being removed. The short answer is no, cataracts cannot come back after surgery. But the explanation is more nuanced than that. Read on as Dr. Pamel addresses cataracts and secondary cataracts.


Selecting the IOL That’s Right for You

Cataract surgery is the process of removing the eye’s clouded lens and implanting a clear, artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Dr. Gregory Pamel offers a wide range of IOLs available with features to suit various needs and lifestyles. The technology has advanced considerably since the development of the first FDA-approved IOL, which has led to the… Read More »


Selecting the IOL That’s Right for You

Cataract surgery is the process of removing the eye’s clouded lens and implanting a clear, artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Dr. Gregory Pamel offers a wide range of IOLs available with features to suit various needs and lifestyles. The technology has advanced considerably since the development of the first FDA-approved IOL, which has led to the… Read More »


When Is the Right Time to Get Cataract Surgery?

Currently there is no oral or topical medication that can reverse the formation of cataracts. The only proven treatment is to surgically remove the eye’s natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens. However, just because a cataract is present does not mean it needs to be removed immediately. Some people with cataracts are… Read More »


When Is the Right Time to Get Cataract Surgery?

Currently there is no oral or topical medication that can reverse the formation of cataracts. The only proven treatment is to surgically remove the eye’s natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens. However, just because a cataract is present does not mean it needs to be removed immediately. Some people with cataracts are… Read More »


How to Choose a Cataract Surgeon

If you are one of the 3.6 million Americans who will undergo cataract surgery this year, chances are you’ve begun shopping around for a surgeon. Before making the big decision, you’ll need to do a little research to make sure you choose a highly qualified professional. In this blog post, Dr. Gregory Pamel, a LASIK… Read More »


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