Eye drops are frequently used to manage conditions like dry eyes, eye allergies and glaucoma. Though the drops may seem harmless, overusing them can prevent them from working as intended — or worse, cause new problems. Here, Dr. Gregory Pamel, an ophthalmologist in New York City, reveals signs that you may be overusing your eye… Read More »
After making the important decision to have LASIK, the next step is to find a LASIK center that will provide excellent care and help you achieve great results. With so many LASIK surgeons in NYC, there are ample options. To help guide your search, Dr. Gregory Pamel reveals what he feels matters most when picking… Read More »
The decision to have surgery, especially elective surgery, is not something to take lightly. If you are contemplating laser eye surgery, you should make the time to gather all the information you need to make educated choices about your care. As you research the procedure and your options, it is common to have some fears… Read More »
LASIK is an incredible treatment but it is not for everyone. Nearly one out of every four candidates for LASIK is deemed ineligible for laser vision correction. They are not out of luck — Dr. Gregory Pamel offers another option for safe, permanent vision correction: phakic intraocular lens implants (IOLs). Dr. Pamel is one of… Read More »
LASIK is an incredible treatment but it is not for everyone. Nearly one out of every four candidates for LASIK is deemed ineligible for laser vision correction. They are not out of luck — Dr. Gregory Pamel offers another option for safe, permanent vision correction: phakic intraocular lens implants (IOLs). Dr. Pamel is one of… Read More »
Everyone has experienced dry, itchy eyes on occasion. Allergies to pet hair, pollen or dust are often to blame. But for some patients of Dr. Gregory Pamel, these symptoms are constant and even debilitating. Daily discomfort can start to interfere with vision and compromise a person’s quality of life. The key to finding relief from… Read More »
The question of whether there are any age limits for LASIK has occasionally come up in consultation with Dr. Gregory Pamel, a respected New York City laser eye surgeon. Currently the FDA has approved LASIK for anyone age 18 or older. Before the age of 18, vision prescription is more likely to change frequently, compromising… Read More »
The question of whether there are any age limits for LASIK has occasionally come up in consultation with Dr. Gregory Pamel, a respected New York City laser eye surgeon. Currently the FDA has approved LASIK for anyone age 18 or older. Before the age of 18, vision prescription is more likely to change frequently, compromising… Read More »
Laser vision correction is a tremendously exciting opportunity for individuals that have nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, and want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on visual aids. Although laser vision correction procedures like Wavefront-Optimized LASIK and Contoura™ are normally very successful, they are not right for everyone. In this post, Dr. Gregory Pamel outlines some… Read More »
Laser vision correction is a tremendously exciting opportunity for individuals that have nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, and want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on visual aids. Although laser vision correction procedures like Wavefront-Optimized LASIK and Contoura™ are normally very successful, they are not right for everyone. In this post, Dr. Gregory Pamel outlines some… Read More »
