Keratoconus is a corneal disorder that causes the clear dome of the eye (cornea) to bulge outward and form a cone shape. That abnormal contour distorts vision, causing blurriness and irregular astigmatism that worsens over time. Our board-certified ophthalmologist at Pamel Vision & Laser Group offers various keratoconus treatments. Dr. Gregory Pamel often hears the… Read More »
February is Low Vision Awareness Month, when we focus on the issues affecting millions of Americans with permanent, untreatable vision impairment. Low vision impacts older adults the most and often inhibits their ability to read, drive, shop, cook and perform other duties or tasks. Comprehensive eye exams at Pamel Vision & Laser Group in New… Read More »
Cataract surgery is the most widely performed procedure in the world. It has improved the vision of roughly half a billion individuals. Every day, about 60,000 people undergo cataract surgery. Since cataracts occur primarily in older people and the world’s population is aging, expect even more surgeries in the coming years. Dr. Gregory Pamel of… 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 »
If your eyes aren’t producing enough tears or your tears are evaporating too quickly, you likely have dry eye syndrome. There are three layers of tear film: aqueous fluid, mucous and oil. Issues with any of the three layers can contribute to dry eye. Here, board-certified ophthalmologist Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision and Laser Group… Read More »
About one in every 2,000 Americans develops keratoconus, a degenerative eye condition that causes the cornea to slowly bulge. As the cornea becomes more conical, the patient develops astigmatism. While reversing the damage to the cornea is not possible for keratoconus patients, specialty contact lenses are a good way to restore crisp, clear vision. The… Read More »
The cornea is the clear, outer portion of the eye that plays a pivotal role in seeing. Certain disorders, diseases and injuries can irreparably damage the cornea. In these cases, an ophthalmologist may determine that a cornea transplant is the best solution. Dr. Gregory Pamel is an elite NYC ophthalmologist with decades of experience performing… Read More »
By the time you reach middle age, you are likely to experience newfound difficulty when looking at objects (including text) up close. Presbyopia, also known as age-related farsightedness, is exceedingly common, affecting over 1 billion people around the world. While it is not possible to prevent presbyopia, the good news is that with presbyopia treatment… 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 »
Have you ever heard of keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition that affects the cornea. The cornea is the clear part of the front of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil. It is dome-shaped and bends light into the eye to help the eye focus. As the eye’s outermost layer, it also acts… Read More »
