July is UV safety month, and our eye doctors at Pamel Vision & Laser Group want you and your family to remember UV (ultraviolet) protection goes beyond your skin. UV rays from the bright summer sun (and cloudy days) affect your eye health and damage internal structures. Eye diseases and conditions, including cataracts, pterygium, and… Read More »
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 »
Most people know to communicate to their doctors about a family history of cancer or heart disease, but many patients are less likely to discuss their parents’ and grandparents’ eye ailments with their eye doctors. Do not make that mistake! Dr. Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision & Laser Group explains why family members should discuss… Read More »
Just like other parts of the body, the eyes and vision experience changes over time. Although aging affects everyone in a slightly different way, several eye problems are more common with age. Read on as Dr. Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision & Laser Group discusses how the eyes typically change with age. Decline of Near… Read More »
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 »
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 »
