EVO ICL
“After using contacts and glasses my whole life I can finally see comfortably and better than I ever could before!”
– Navia M., ClearSight Patient
An implantable lens - even for very high prescriptions
Great vision and removable!
The EVO ICL is the latest generation of implantable contact lenses. The EVO ICL is a biocompatible lens that allows for better night vision and can even be removed or exchanged. It can even treat astigmatism and high prescriptions that even LASIK could not help with. This means that if you’ve been told you’re not a LASIK candidate that the EVO ICL may be an option for you!
Other benefits include UV protection and the ability to treat people with dry eyes and thin or abnormal corneas!
Who is a Candidate?
A good candidate for EVO ICL surgery is typically someone with a higher degree of nearsightedness (myopia), with or without astigmatism, or patients with thin corneas or dry eye syndrome. The typical candidate would wear glasses or corrective lenses, like contacts. Unlike some other vision correction procedures, age is less of a factor for this procedure. If you have been told you are not a candidate for LASIK or other laser eye surgery in the past, this may be the perfect procedure for you!
Is it Safe?
EVO ICL has an excellent track record, with millions of ICL lenses implanted to date in 63 different countries. The procedure is also reversible; the lens can be removed at any time and does not permanently change the shape or structure of the eye.
Popular Benefits
- With EVO ICL, we are able to treat levels of nearsightedness that far exceed the limits of LASIK.
- The visual outcomes have been shown in several studies to be as good as or better than LASIK for high prescriptions.
- EVO ICL surgery is quick, virtually painless, and the results are immediate. It’s removable should your prescription CHANGE or other vision needs arise.
- 20/20 or it’s FREE ClearSight Commitment
How it works
The EVO ICL is a relatively quick procedure – typically under 10 minutes per eye. Once your ClearSight doctor has determined your prescription and your unique anatomy, a lens specific to you will be selected for implantation. Your ClearSight surgeon will then make a small opening on the side of the cornea, insert the lens behind the colored part of the eye, and then make sure it is positioned perfectly for your astigmatism.
Most patients are able to see a significant improvement immediately!
STEP ONE
EVO ICL is Loaded
STEP TWO
EVO ICL is Inserted
STEP THREE
EVO ICL is Positioned
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Technology Matters
Getting to the best vision possible - Often better than 20/20!
Technology has always been extremely important in vision correction, and ClearSight has recognized that from the beginning. This is why we have so many vision correction options, so that we can make sure that everyone who walks through our doors will get the best vision possible. It also means most people are a candidate for something and that the majority of our patients achieve vision that is better than 20/20!
More FAQs about EVO Visian ICL
HOW LONG DOES EVO ICL LAST?
CAN YOU FEEL THE EVO ICL IN YOUR EYE?
HOW DOES THE EVO ICL STAY IN PLACE?
WILL EVO ICL WORK FOR ME IF I AM NOT A CANDIDATE FOR OTHER LASER VISION CORRECTION PROCEDURES?
IS EVO ICL PERMANENT VISION CORRECTION?
IS EVO ICL SAFE?
With and without astigmatism, the FDA has approved EVO ICL for a variety of myopic (nearsightedness) correction needs. Even though EVO ICL is less advertised than LASIK or other treatments, it has long been shown to be secure, safe, reliable, and no adverse effects. At your evaluation appointment, your ClearSight eye surgeon will go through and discuss any potential risks related to EVO ICL and make sure you feel confident about your decision to have vision correction surgery.
Before approving the EVO ICL, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) investigated it for many years in the clinical trials. Prior to FDA approval in the United States, EVO ICLs had also been used for over ten years in Europe and Asia, where a lengthy 10-year study had shown their stability and safety. In this research, there were no long-term problems and no incidence of infection or cataract development throughout the 10-year follow-up period. Worldwide, more than a million EVO operations have been performed. The ICL, EVO’s predecessor, has been in use in the US since 2005 and has almost the same safety record.
CAN YOU REVERSE EVO ICL?
WHAT DOES EVO ICL NOT TREAT?
IS EVO ICL SURGERY PAINFUL?
HOW LONG DOES EVO ICL SURGERY TAKE?
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR EVO ICL?
In order to correct myopia and myopic astigmatism, the EVO ICL, sometimes called implantable contact lens, is implanted in a patient’s eye. Up to 20D of myopia and up to 4D of astigmatism may be treated with the EVO ICL medical procedure. The best approach to determine whether EVO ICL is appropriate for you is to arrange a consultation during which you may discuss your vision correction options with the ClearSight team.
If any of the following apply, EVO ICL may be right for you:
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- You’re searching for a vision correction treatment for moderate to severe nearsightedness (with or without astigmatism)
- Your prescription has not changed considerably in the last 12 months.
- Your eyes are in good health besides being nearsighted or astigmatic
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID DOING AFTER EVO ICL?
The majority of patients return to their regular routines right away after eye surgery. However, there are a few things that should be avoided. For at least a week after surgery, you should refrain from rubbing or bumping your eyes, lifting objects weighing more than 20 pounds, going swimming, using hot tubs, engaging in water sports, or putting water or soap in their eyes directly. It’s crucial to refrain from rubbing your eyes for a week after surgery. After the initial recovery period, it will not be particularly harmful to rub your eyes. Because the ICL is located deep within the eye, far from the surface, it cannot be damaged by contact. It should be emphasized though that generally it is never a good idea to touch your eyes.
Call ClearSight today to schedule a consultation with one of our eye doctors and learn more about intraocular lens implantation and other types of vision correction refractive surgery that may be right for you.
