At Pamel Vision & Laser Group in New York City, patients visit us for a variety of procedures, from LASIK to lens implants to cataract surgery. And many of them ask the same question: “Can I exercise after my surgery?” Dr. Gregory Pamel suggests waiting at least a week or two before resuming any exercise, and… Read More »
A staggering number of people experience visual impairment due to cataracts. In fact, cataracts are one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness in the world. It is virtually impossible to avoid getting cataracts. However, the more you educate yourself about cataracts, the more likely you are to be able to detect them… Read More »
Although cataract removal is the most common surgical procedure in the world, it is still a big decision for many individuals. Fortunately, making the decision is easier than ever — and patients have more time to make it. Here, experienced New York City ophthalmologist Dr. Gregory Pamel reviews some of the factors to consider when… Read More »
If you wear glasses or contacts, you are well aware of the escalating prices of eyewear. Unless you are happy with clearance frames from the local big-box store, you will likely pay a substantial amount for your next pair of prescription glasses. Costs for contact lenses add up quickly, too. Depending on the recommended frequency… Read More »
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.
Cataract surgery has become so routine that it is sometimes easy to lose sight of the fact that the techniques and products used are remarkably advanced. This is especially true of the intraocular lenses (IOLs) that are surgically implanted in the eye near the end of cataract surgery. These plastic implants, originally designed only to… Read More »
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 »
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults age 50 and older. Although there is currently no cure for the disease, there are ways to slow its progression and prevent (and even reverse) vision loss. When Reader’s Digest asked Dr. Gregory Pamel about the best ways to reduce… Read More »
Side effects can occur with virtually any eye treatment, including corneal crosslinking for keratoconus. Luckily the side effects of corneal crosslinking are usually mild and temporary. If you are considering corneal crosslinking to stop the progression of keratoconus, Dr. Gregory Pamel will educate you about the potential side effects. Read on as he shares what… Read More »
