What is the EVO ICL?
If you have been considering vision correction or LASIK eye surgery, this lens implant could be a good option. The EVO ICL, developed by STAAR Surgical, is an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), also known as an Implantable Contact Lens. The EVO ICL is implanted in the eye behind the iris and in front of the natural lens to correct nearsightedness. Patients experience high definition vision and describe their new vision as crisp and clear.
EVO ICL Candidates
Anyone who is nearsighted (myopic) and interested in vision correction surgery could be a good candidate for phakic IOLs. (If you cannot see in the distance or far away, you would be nearsighted.)
For optimal safety and best results, patients should not have a history of ophthalmic surgery or diseases such as iritis, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy.
The ideal EVO ICL candidates will have between -3 to -20 diopters of myopia and enough room between their eye’s natural crystalline lens and iris to accommodate the lens implant.
How does the EVO ICL give super clear vision?
The EVO ICL offers vision correction that’s sharper, clearer, more vivid, and has greater depth and dimension than other procedures. The main advantage of the EVO ICL over traditional corrective laser eye surgery is that patients may experience significant improvement in quality of vision after the lens is implanted. Patients experience a nearly immediate visual recovery and “wow!” results.
After the EVO ICL procedure - what is recovery like?
After the EVO ICL is implanted, patients will likely only need a day or two for recovery, with little to no side effects. Noticeable vision improvement will occur almost right away. The lens remains invisible to others due to its position behind the iris.
While the lens is meant to be kept in place for permanent vision correction, it can be removed if necessary. It can also be replaced with an updated lens if significant vision changes occur after the implantation.
✓ 2 Million Lenses Implanted
✓ 99% Patient Satisfaction
✓ No post-surgical dry eye
✓ UV protection built into lens
✓ Better surgery for thin corneas
✓ Excellent night vision
✓ Extreme clarity and detail reported by patients
✓ Safe, biocompatible material design
✓ Amazing, rapid wow factor after surgery
✓ Short recovery time
✓ The lens is also removable
✓ Procedure is relatively quick (30 minutes)