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 »
Presbyopia, the age-related decline in near vision, affects nearly everyone over the age of 40. It occurs as the natural lens of the eye loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects. Traditionally, reading glasses have been the go-to solution for this condition. While these optical aids are effective, they can be inconvenient… Read More »
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that weakens the cornea, causing it to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. This can lead to significant vision distortion, making everyday activities like reading, driving, and using digital screens challenging. At Pamel Vision & Laser Group, our esteemed team of eye doctors specializes in diagnosing and treating keratoconus, helping patients… 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 »
Keratoconus is an eye condition that often starts around puberty. People with keratoconus have blurry and distorted vision that gets progressively worse for about 20 years until it stabilizes. Our board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Gregory J. Pamel, offers corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. This revolutionary treatment halts disease progression and offers hope for young patients facing decades… Read More »
Intraocular lens implants (IOLs) replace your natural eye lens during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange. These artificial devices function like your given lens, adjusting focus to direct light onto the retina, but IOLs can also correct refractive errors. IOLs can address one or multiple vision problems, including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia.… Read More »
Millions of people suffer from dry eyes, but many are undiagnosed and struggle to manage symptoms on their own. New York winters can be brutal, with frigid temperatures and dry air made worse by indoor heating. It’s common for people with dry eye disease to experience worsening symptoms during the winter months. Pamel Vision &… Read More »
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, and many people living with diabetes, as well as their loved ones, are unaware of the dangers high blood sugar pose to their eye health. Long-term uncontrolled diabetes can lead to diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema and increase your risk of early cataract development and glaucoma. Our… 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 »
Most people require reading glasses as they get older, especially after age 40. That is when blurry near vision sets in, and people seek the expertise of our board-certified ophthalmologist. Some may think their vision prescription is just changing, while others are concerned about eye diseases and their ocular health. September is Healthy Aging® Month,… Read More »
