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 »
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 »
The cornea is the transparent front portion of the eye. It permits light to enter and focus on the retina. If this crystal-clear lens is injured, swollen or diseased, you may experience reduced vision or blindness. In serious instances, a corneal transplant may be necessary to restore vision. New York City ophthalmologist Dr. Gregory Pamel… Read More »
Presbyopia is an age-related condition that causes near-vision problems, typically in people over 40. It can make it difficult for people to read fine print or see nearby objects clearly. Have you noticed that you need to hold books or your phone farther from your eyes? Do you suffer from headaches or eye fatigue after… Read More »
Do you suffer from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism? Have you considered surgical vision correction options? If you have made the decision to pursue LASIK to correct your vision, the next step is to find the right ophthalmologist to perform your LASIK procedure. How do you decide on the right doctor for your LASIK… Read More »
There are two main types of artificial lens implants: intraocular lenses (IOLs), for people with cataracts; and phakic IOLs, for the correction of nearsightedness or farsightedness. Dr. Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision and Laser Group explains how artificial lens implants work and who is a candidate. Intraocular Lens Implants for Cataract Surgery IOLs are made… Read More »
