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Can Someone Be “Too Old” for LASIK?

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 »


Can Someone Be “Too Old” for LASIK?

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 »


Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Laser Vision Correction?

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 »


Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Laser Vision Correction?

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 »


Can a Cataract Come Back after Cataract Surgery?

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 »


Can a Cataract Come Back after Cataract Surgery?

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.


Breakthrough Advances in LASIK Technology

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 »


Breakthrough Advances in LASIK Technology

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 »


What Happens at a LASIK Consultation?

The goal of your LASIK consultation is for Dr. Gregory Pamel and our team to gather information about the health of your eyes and your visual needs, and evaluate your candidacy for LASIK surgery. If we believe you are a good candidate for LASIK and you decide to move forward with the procedure, you will… Read More »


What Happens at a LASIK Consultation?

The goal of your LASIK consultation is for Dr. Gregory Pamel and our team to gather information about the health of your eyes and your visual needs, and evaluate your candidacy for LASIK surgery. If we believe you are a good candidate for LASIK and you decide to move forward with the procedure, you will… Read More »


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