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How Our Eyes Change as We Age

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 »


Understanding the Different Types of Cataracts

A staggering number of people experience visual impairment due to cataracts. In fact, cataracts are one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness in the world. It is virtually impossible to avoid getting cataracts. However, the more you educate yourself about cataracts, the more likely you are to be able to detect them… Read More »


Making the Decision to Have Cataract Surgery

Although cataract removal is the most common surgical procedure in the world, it is still a big decision for many individuals. Fortunately, making the decision is easier than ever — and patients have more time to make it. Here, experienced New York City ophthalmologist Dr. Gregory Pamel reviews some of the factors to consider when… Read More »


How Quick Is LASIK Recovery?

LASIK is a brief procedure with long-term benefits. The surgical laser is in contact with the cornea for 40 or fewer seconds, and the entire procedure is over in about a half hour. The recovery period is also brief, and typically free of complications. Below, experienced New York City ophthalmologist Dr. Gregory Pamel reviews the… Read More »


LASIK vs. Lenses: Cost Savings

If you wear glasses or contacts, you are well aware of the escalating prices of eyewear. Unless you are happy with clearance frames from the local big-box store, you will likely pay a substantial amount for your next pair of prescription glasses. Costs for contact lenses add up quickly, too. Depending on the recommended frequency… Read More »


What Is the Best Age for LASIK?

Mark Twain once quipped: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” That’s certainly true when it comes to LASIK. Patients young and old can benefit from this proven vision correction procedure, as long as the eyes are healthy and the prescription has remained stable.


Dry Eye: Causes and Treatment

Dry eye, also known as dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a chronic condition that can affect your enjoyment of many of life’s pleasures. Reading, driving, watching a movie or wearing contact lenses may all become a struggle as you blink and rub your eyes throughout the day.


Corneal Crosslinking

Patients who suffer from progressive keratoconus face the prospect of gradually dimming vision, as well as multiple corneal transplant surgeries to replace a thinning, cone-shaped cornea. In recent years, an innovative new solution has become available: corneal crosslinking.


IOL Lens Choices for Cataract Patients

Cataract surgery has become so routine that it is sometimes easy to lose sight of the fact that the techniques and products used are remarkably advanced. This is especially true of the intraocular lenses (IOLs) that are surgically implanted in the eye near the end of cataract surgery. These plastic implants, originally designed only to… Read More »


What Will I Feel During My LASIK Procedure?

When ophthalmologists began offering LASIK vision correction to the public a few decades ago, the concept made some consumers apprehensive. A high-energy laser focused on delicate corneal tissue sounded possibly risky, and surely uncomfortable. But millions of surgeries later, LASIK is well-established as a safe, convenient and comfortable procedure that frees a patient from a… Read More »


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