EVO ICL Procedure – What to Expect
EVO ICL is made of biocompatible Collamer material that works in harmony with your eye. Your eye doctor will create a small opening in your cornea that will be used to insert and position the EVO ICL in front of the natural lens of your eye. For most patients, the procedure is virtually painless with anesthetic eye drops and it typically takes less than 20 – 30 minutes.
Easy 20-30 Minute Procedure
Pre-Op Eye Exam
Eye Drops Administered
Small Opening
Lens Insertion & Positioning
Post-Op & Check-Up
What is Recovery Like after EVO ICL?
Most patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision nearly immediately after their EVO ICL vision correction surgery. Recovery is brief and comfortable, with many patients returning to work the very next day.
Benefits of EVO ICL
- Provides sharp, clear vision
- 20 to 30 minute procedure
- Quick recovery time
- Removable by your ophthalmologist
- Offers UV protection
- Not visible once in place
- Can treat nearsightedness (myopia) with or without astigmatism
- For patients who may not be candidates for LASIK or other vision correction procedures due to thin corneas
- Does not cause or worsen dry eye syndrome
- Exceptional vision both day and night
- Over 2 million ICLs distributed world-wide
- 99.4% of patients surveyed would have the EVO ICL lens procedure again
Am I a Good Candidate for EVO ICL?
EVO ICL is well-suited for a wide variety of people. Ideal candidates for EVO ICL are aged 21 to 45 with nearsightedness (myopia) with or without astigmatism and have maintained a stable prescription for at least one year. Candidates should also have healthy eyes with no history of eye conditions such as glaucoma. If you are seeking a solution to decrease or eliminate the cost and frustration of traditional contact lenses or glasses, EVO ICL may be your answer. Contact us to discuss if refractive surgery with EVO ICL is right for you.
Procedure Comparison
EVO ICL
The EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an implant that corrects vision without removing any corneal tissue.
LASIK
LASIK is a two-step laser vision correction surgery where a flap is made on the surface of the eye called the cornea, and the underlying layers are reshaped with an excimer laser to correct vision.
PRK
PRK is a laser vision procedure similar to LASIK but no corneal flap is created. The top layer of the cornea called the epithelium is removed, and the underlying tissue is reshaped to correct vision.
Which Option is Right for Me?
During your initial consultation, your eye care professional will discuss your measurements and help you make the right choice depending on your unique vision.
EVO ICL | LASIK | PRK | |
|---|---|---|---|
Nearsightedness | Moderate to Severe | Mild to Moderate | Mild to Moderate |
Farsightedness | No | Yes | Yes |
Astigmatism | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Thin Cornea | Yes | Limited | Limited |
EVO ICL FAQs
Are you interested in EVO ICL?
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