Mark Twain once quipped: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” That’s certainly true when it comes to LASIK. Patients young and old can benefit from this proven vision correction procedure, as long as the eyes are healthy and the prescription has remained stable.
When ophthalmologists began offering LASIK vision correction to the public a few decades ago, the concept made some consumers apprehensive. A high-energy laser focused on delicate corneal tissue sounded possibly risky, and surely uncomfortable. But millions of surgeries later, LASIK is well-established as a safe, convenient and comfortable procedure that frees a patient from a… Read More »
For decades, LASIK was the coolest acronym in vision correction surgery. The shorthand for laser in-situ keratomileusis sounded both high-tech and sci-fi. But the newest name in laser eye surgery says it all: SMILE is Small incision lenticule extraction, and it’s also what happens when you experience clear, panoramic vision without lenses for the first… Read More »
Nearly all LASIK patients can agree that the surgery is quick and relatively painless. The procedure is over before some patients even realize it started! However, like any surgery, there are certain things you need to avoid right afterward in order to reduce your risk of developing complications. Read on as Dr. Gregory Pamel outlines… Read More »
After making the important decision to have LASIK, the next step is to find a LASIK center that will provide excellent care and help you achieve great results. With so many LASIK surgeons in NYC, there are ample options. To help guide your search, Dr. Gregory Pamel reveals what he feels matters most when picking… Read More »
The decision to have surgery, especially elective surgery, is not something to take lightly. If you are contemplating laser eye surgery, you should make the time to gather all the information you need to make educated choices about your care. As you research the procedure and your options, it is common to have some fears… Read More »
LASIK is an incredible treatment but it is not for everyone. Nearly one out of every four candidates for LASIK is deemed ineligible for laser vision correction. They are not out of luck — Dr. Gregory Pamel offers another option for safe, permanent vision correction: phakic intraocular lens implants (IOLs). Dr. Pamel is one of… Read More »
LASIK is an incredible treatment but it is not for everyone. Nearly one out of every four candidates for LASIK is deemed ineligible for laser vision correction. They are not out of luck — Dr. Gregory Pamel offers another option for safe, permanent vision correction: phakic intraocular lens implants (IOLs). Dr. Pamel is one of… Read More »
The question of whether there are any age limits for LASIK has occasionally come up in consultation with Dr. Gregory Pamel, a respected New York City laser eye surgeon. Currently the FDA has approved LASIK for anyone age 18 or older. Before the age of 18, vision prescription is more likely to change frequently, compromising… Read More »
The question of whether there are any age limits for LASIK has occasionally come up in consultation with Dr. Gregory Pamel, a respected New York City laser eye surgeon. Currently the FDA has approved LASIK for anyone age 18 or older. Before the age of 18, vision prescription is more likely to change frequently, compromising… Read More »
