What Is EVO?
EVO ICL is an implantable lens that corrects nearsightedness with and without astigmatism through a minimally invasive procedure.
EVO ICL is an implantable lens that corrects nearsightedness with and without astigmatism through a minimally invasive procedure.
EVO ICL is a special type of lens that is implanted between your iris (the colored part of the eye) and your natural crystalline lens. It’s biocompatible and works with your natural eye: think additive, not replacement nor subtractive.
Quick Facts
- FDA Approved
- ICL = Implantable Collamer® Lens
- Doesn’t remove any part of your natural eye
- For people 21–45 years of age, who have myopia with and without astigmatism
Quick Procedure, Quick Recovery, Great Eyesight
So, is this like LASIK?
Sort of- but not really! EVO ICL is a premium option for patients who might also be considering other laser-based procedures, such as LASIK and PRK.
EVO
LASIK
PRK
Safety Features
Reversible lens implant
Flexibility for future procedures
Treats thin Corneas⁹
UV Protection
Long term history
Vision Quality
Sharp and Clear Vision²'³
Patient Experience
20-30 Minute Outpatient Procedure
No Corneal Tissue Removed
Does Not Cause Dry eye Syndrome⁵'⁶
Lasik and PRK may cause dry eye syndrome⁷'⁸
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Find a DoctorAll About the EVO ICL Implantable Collamer® Lens
EVO ICL is made from Collamer® – which contains collagen and poly-HEMA, making it biocompatible.
EVO ICL is additive and it works with the natural eye. So, unlike other vision correction procedures, corneal tissue will not be removed from your eye.
The lens is soft and pliable, making it gentle to implant in your eye. You won’t notice it’s there and a doctor can remove it at any point.
Fun Fact: Collamer® is proprietary to STAAR Surgical!
Here’s what to expect:
Overall, the procedure from evaluation to recovery is typically quick!
Take our quiz to make sure you are initially qualified for EVO ICL. We’ll ask you for your age and make sure you are nearsighted.
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Your doctor will perform a series of standard tests to measure your eye’s unique characteristics, determine if EVO ICL is right for you, and order EVO lenses personalized for your prescription.
The procedure is quick, and painless because of the numbing medication! Your doctor will administer eye drops to dilate your pupils as well as anesthetize your eyes. Then your doctor will create one small opening at the base of your cornea to insert the EVO ICL lens. Once inserted, the doctor will make any necessary adjustments to ensure proper positioning in the eye.
Many patients notice improved vision nearly immediately. Your doctor will prescribe eye drops to aid in the healing process following the procedure. You’ll need someone to drive you home that day, but your doctor will let you know when you’re cleared to resume your day-to-day activities.
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Our goal is for you to see life clearly, safely
2.5 Million +ICL Lenses distributed worldwide
99.4%Patients surveyed would do it again¹
We’ll let our patients do the talking
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Start your searchImportant Safety Information
The EVO Visian ICL Lens is intended for the correction of moderate to high nearsightedness. EVO Visian ICL and EVO Visian TICL surgery is intended to safely and effectively correct nearsightedness between -3.0 D to -15.0 D, the reduction in nearsightedness up to -20.0 D and treatment of 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.
Implantation of the EVO Visian ICL is a surgical procedure, and as such, carries potentially serious risks. Please discuss the risks with your eye care professional. 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 the shape of your eye is not an appropriate fit for the EVO Visian ICL
- You are pregnant or nursing
- You have moderate to severe damage to the optic nerve caused by increased pressure (glaucoma)
- You do not meet the minimum endothelial cell density for your age at the time of implantation as determined by your eye doctor
- Your vision is not stable as determined by your eye doctor
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. For additional information with potential benefits, risks and complications please visit DiscoverICL.com.
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References
¹Packer M. The Implantable Collamer Lens with a central port: review of the literature. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018;12:2427-2438.
²Sanders D. Vukich JA. Comparison of implantable collamer lens (ICL) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for Low Myopia. Cornea. 2006 Dec; 25(10):1139-46.
³Naves, J.S. Carracedo, G. Cacho-Babillo, I. Diadenosine Nucleotid Measurements as Dry-Eye Score in Patients After LASIK and ICL Surgery. Presented at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2012.
⁴Shoja, MR. Besharati, MR. Dry eye after LASIK for myopia: Incidence and risk factors. European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2007; 17(1): pp. 1-6.
5aLee, Jae Bum et al. Comparison of tear secretion and tear film instability after photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery , Volume 26 , Issue 9 , 1326 - 1331.
5bParkhurst, G. Psolka, M. Kezirian, G. Phakic intraocular lens implantantion in United States military warfighters: A retrospective analysis of early clinical outcomes of the Visian ICL. J Refract Surg. 2011;27(7):473-481.
⁶Martínez-Plaza E, López-Miguel A, López-de la Rosa A, et al. Effect of the EVO+ Visian Phakic Implantable Collamer Lens on Visual Performance and Quality of Vision and Life, Am J Ophthalmol 2021;226:117-125.
⁷Packer M. Evaluation of the EVO/EVO+ Sphere and Toric Visian ICL: Six month results from the United States Food and Drug Administration clinical trial. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022;16:1541-53.
⁸Parkhurst GD. A prospective comparison of phakic collamer lenses and wavefront-optimized laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis for correction of myopia. Clin Ophthalmol. 2016;10:1209-1215.
⁹Ganesh S, Brar S, Pawar A. Matched population comparison of visual outcomes and patient satisfaction between 3 modalities for the correction of low to moderate myopic astigmatism. Clin Ophthalmol. 2017;11:1253-1263.
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