Currently there is no oral or topical medication that can reverse the formation of cataracts. The only proven treatment is to surgically remove the eye’s natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens. However, just because a cataract is present does not mean it needs to be removed immediately. Some people with cataracts are… Read More »
LASIK is a very popular elective eye surgery that corrects refractive errors (i.e., nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) for clear, crisp vision. Unfortunately, the procedure is commonly misunderstood. In this post, New York City eye surgeon Gregory Pamel clears up some of the most pervasive misconceptions about LASIK surgery. I am too old for LASIK. There is… Read More »
LASIK is a very popular elective eye surgery that corrects refractive errors (i.e., nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) for clear, crisp vision. Unfortunately, the procedure is commonly misunderstood. In this post, New York City eye surgeon Gregory Pamel clears up some of the most pervasive misconceptions about LASIK surgery.
Contact lenses and eyeglasses improve your vision, but they hardly compare to the permanent upgrade of LASIK eye surgery. In this post, New York City laser eye surgery expert Dr. Gregory Pamel shares his top five reasons to get LASIK this New Year.
As with all of the body’s organs, your eyes will experience natural changes as you age. It’s perfectly normal to have a harder time focusing on objects up close, or to see the occasional floater move past your field of vision. In this blog post, New York City LASIK surgery specialist Dr. Gregory Pamel describes… Read More »
If you are one of the 3.6 million Americans who will undergo cataract surgery this year, chances are you’ve begun shopping around for a surgeon. Before making the big decision, you’ll need to do a little research to make sure you choose a highly qualified professional. In this blog post, Dr. Gregory Pamel, a LASIK… Read More »
New York City LASIK surgeon Dr. Gregory Pamel is committed to providing his patients with the most up-to-date information they need to make the best decisions regarding their vision and eye health. If you are considering or getting ready to undergo LASIK surgery, Dr. Pamel would like to share tips on how to prepare for… Read More »
Keratoconus is a corneal condition that affects the shape of the cornea. A healthy cornea is smooth and round whereas a cornea affected by keratoconus is cone-like. This irregular, conical shape affects the cornea’s ability to refract light properly, causing distorted vision. New York City LASIK surgeon and corneal specialist Dr. Gregory Pamel is proud… Read More »
If you experience burning, itchiness or red eyes due to chronic dry eye, you are not alone. Statistics show that dry eye affects more than 100 million people each year. Although it is usually a benign condition, dry eye can be quite bothersome and make everyday life uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are several ways to combat… Read More »
All-laser LASIK, also known as bladeless LASIK, is a laser vision correction procedure that enhances the safety and precision of traditional LASIK. Dr. Gregory Pamel is proud to be the first doctor in New York to offer all-laser LASIK. In this blog post, the trusted doctor discusses the differences between traditional and all-laser LASIK.
