Say Goodbye to Glasses and Contacts with EVO ICL
At WV Eye Consultants in West Virginia, 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.
Easy 20-30 Minute Surgical Procedure
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 an excellent choice for individuals who:
- Age between 21 and 45 years old
- Have nearsightedness (myopia), with or without astigmatism
- Prescription has been stable for at least one year
- Have healthy eyes with no history of eye conditions such as glaucoma
- Seeking to reduce or eliminate dependence on contact lenses or glasseson’t make symptoms worse.
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?
This chart breaks down the general candidacy guidelines for each procedure. 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 Frequently Asked Questions
