EVO ICL™ Lens

At Envision Eye Group in Flushing, NY, our highest priority is making sure our patients have healthy eyes and clear vision. We offer a full range of vision correction options, including EVO ICL lens (EVO) for our patients who want to break free from the hassles of glasses and contacts.

What is EVO ICL?

EVO ICL, also called an Implantable Collamer® Lens, is a refractive implant to correct common vision issues like myopia (nearsightedness) with or without astigmatism. Unlike some other vision correction options, the EVO ICL is an additive technology that corrects vision without the removal of any corneal tissue. The EVO ICL is meant to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses and unlike most permanent refractive surgery solutions, EVO ICL is removable by your doctor, for added peace of mind.

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.

 

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

Cost and Financing for EVO ICL 

The cost of an EVO ICL procedure can vary depending on your personalized treatment plan. Many EVO ICL patients look forward to spending less in the long run with the EVO ICL compared to the continued costs of contact lenses and glasses. Ask about financing options and payment plans that may be available for your EVO ICL procedure.

 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. At Envision Eye Group, we commonly provide the following 3 refractive procedures with excellent results:

  • The EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an implant that corrects vision without removing any corneal tissue.

  • 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 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.

During your initial consultation, your eye care professional will discuss your measurements and help you make the right choice depending on your unique vision.

 

 

 

Important Safety Information

The EVO Visian ICL lens is intended to correct/reduce nearsightedness between -3.0 D up to -20.0 D and treat astigmatism from 1.0 D to 4.0 D. If you have nearsightedness within these ranges, EVO Visian ICL surgery may improve your distance vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses. Because the EVO Visian ICL corrects for distance vision, it does not eliminate the need for reading glasses, you may require them at some point, even if you have never worn them before. Since implantation of the EVO Visian ICL is a surgical procedure, before considering EVO Visian ICL surgery you should have a complete eye examination and talk with your eye care professional about EVO Visian ICL surgery, especially the potential benefits, risks, and complications. You should discuss the time needed for healing after surgery. Complications, although rare, may include need for additional surgical procedures, inflammation, loss of cells from the back surface of the cornea, increase in eye pressure, and cataracts. You should NOT have EVO Visian ICL surgery if your doctor determines that 1) the shape of your eye is not appropriate, 2) you do not meet the minimum endothelial cell density for your age at the time of implantation, 3) you have moderate to severe glaucoma, 4) your vision is not stable; or 5) if you are pregnant or nursing. For additional information with potential benefits, risks and complications please visit DiscoverICL.com