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 »
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 »
Patients have many questions when considering cataract surgery. One of the important considerations for patients is how long the results of cataract surgery last. Here, Pamel Vision & Laser Group discusses cataract surgery and how long it lasts. What Are Cataracts? The lens of the eye is normally clear. However, over time the lens can… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are both laser surgery techniques. While LASIK is the more popular and well-known option, not everyone is a candidate for LASIK. Even those meeting the criteria for LASIK may weigh the benefits of PRK before deciding to have LASIK. Dr. Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision and… Read More »
Formally known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dry eye is an all-too-frequent condition that may become chronic. Board-certified ophthalmologist Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision and Laser Group answers common questions about dry eye. What is Dry Eye? When tears cannot provide sufficient lubrication, dry eye results. Not only are dry eyes irritating, but lack of tears can… Read More »
