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 »
Dr. Gregory Pamel has been asked quite a few times whether cataracts can come back after being removed. The short answer is no, cataracts cannot come back after surgery. But the explanation is more nuanced than that. Read on as Dr. Pamel addresses cataracts and secondary cataracts. Cataracts Cannot Return after Surgery Cataract surgery involves… Read More »
Dr. Gregory Pamel has been asked quite a few times whether cataracts can come back after being removed. The short answer is no, cataracts cannot come back after surgery. But the explanation is more nuanced than that. Read on as Dr. Pamel addresses cataracts and secondary cataracts.
Advancing technology has transformed almost every area of medicine — laser eye surgery notwithstanding. Breakthrough advances in LASIK technology are making treatment more precise and successful, with fewer side effects, than ever before. Below, Dr. Gregory Pamel, one of the finest New York City laser eye surgeons, discusses the evolution of LASIK surgery and the… Read More »
