If you’re exploring vision correction surgery, LASIK is probably the first option you heard about. But LASIK isn’t the right fit for everyone, especially those with high prescriptions or thin corneas. That’s where EVO ICL comes in. At Pamel Vision & Laser Group, Dr. Gregory Pamel offers both LASIK and EVO ICL, allowing patients in NYC to choose the option that… Read More »
When considering laser vision correction, two of the most common procedures are LASIK and PRK. Both are FDA-approved, safe, and effective methods for reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. But while the outcomes are similar, the procedures differ in how they’re performed and who they’re best suited for. At Pamel Vision & Laser Group, Dr.… Read More »
If you’re tired of dealing with glasses or contact lenses, LASIK may be the life-changing procedure you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision & Laser Group is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon in New York City, helping patients achieve sharper vision and greater freedom from corrective eyewear. Many LASIK patients are surprised by how… Read More »
Custom LASIK is vision correction with the most advanced laser technology available, the Allegretto Wavelight. While traditional LASIK focuses on your vision prescription, Custom LASIK measures your eye using wavefront technology and creates a 3D map for more individualized results that reduce side effects, such as poor night vision and glare. Dr. Gregory J. Pamel… Read More »
Your eyes are complex, with many moving parts that rely on properly functioning muscles, soft tissues, and fluids. The cornea, lens, and retina are the main components that allow you to translate light into images. Our board-certified ophthalmologist at Pamel Vision & Laser Group explains how your vision works and how LASIK eye surgery can… Read More »
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, better known as LASIK, is synonymous with corrective laser eye surgery and allows patients to forego glasses and contact lenses. It corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. LASIK still requires the surgeon to use a scalpel, but that’s not the case with an alternative known as all-laser LASIK. Dr. Gregory Pamel of… Read More »
One of the main questions that patients ask Dr. Gregory Pamel when considering their surgical vision correction options is whether they will still have to wear glasses after surgery. Luckily for patients, over the past 15 years vision correction technologies have advanced. All of these advances mean that Pamel Vision & Laser Group can reduce… Read More »
It’s easy to fall into bad habits for contact lens wearers. Maybe you don’t always wash your hands before you put in or take out your contacts. Perhaps you’ve been too tired to remove them before bed a few times. A CDC report found that most people who wear contact lenses admitted to one or… Read More »
At Pamel Vision & Laser Group in New York City, patients visit us for a variety of procedures, from LASIK to lens implants to cataract surgery. And many of them ask the same question: “Can I exercise after my surgery?” Dr. Gregory Pamel suggests waiting at least a week or two before resuming any exercise, and… Read More »
If you wear glasses or contacts, you are well aware of the escalating prices of eyewear. Unless you are happy with clearance frames from the local big-box store, you will likely pay a substantial amount for your next pair of prescription glasses. Costs for contact lenses add up quickly, too. Depending on the recommended frequency… Read More »
