EVO ICL
Imagine seeing the world in high definition, with crystal-clear sight and vivid detail. Wouldn’t it make every moment that much more special?
At Ellis Eye & Laser Medical Center, we offer the EVO ICL, a revolutionary vision correction procedure that can bring you the visual freedom you’ve always wanted!
What is the EVO ICL?
The EVO ICL is an implantable collamer lens. You can think of it as a permanent contact lens that sits between the iris and natural lens of your eye.
However, you won’t even be able to feel it once it’s in your eye! It’s made of a biocompatible material called collamer that integrates seamlessly with the eye, correcting nearsightedness and astigmatism.
If you’ve been told you’re not a good candidate for LASIK or other vision correction procedures, the EVO ICL could be your key to the vision of your dreams. You can binge-watch your favorite shows, enjoy epic views at the end of a hike, or laugh with your loved ones across a dinner table while seeing everything in vibrant high definition.
The EVO ICL is an additive lens, meaning that, unlike other procedures, no part of your eye is removed or reshaped during the procedure. The best part?
This means the procedure is totally reversible! If at any time you are not happy with your vision or want the EVO ICL removed, your eye doctor can take it out as easily as they put it in.
Enjoy the crisp, clear vision you’d get with LASIK or other vision correction procedures without having to worry about making a permanent change to your sight! If you need cataract surgery or RLE in the future, you can easily have the EVO ICL replaced with an IOL in the same procedure to help improve your vision.
Am I a Good Candidate for the EVO ICL?
Are you between 21-45 years old with nearsightedness or astigmatism and want visual freedom from glasses and contacts? You might be a good candidate for the EVO ICL!
You could be a good candidate for EVO ICL if:
- You’ve had a stable prescription for at least one year or more
- You’re nearsighted up to -20.0 diopters
- You have astigmatism up to 4 diopters
- You’re not currently pregnant or nursing
- You don’t have eye conditions like glaucoma or cataracts
- You’ve been told you’re not a good candidate for other vision correction procedures but still want to achieve visual freedom
- You have realistic expectations about what EVO ICL can do for your vision
Ultimately, your eye doctor at Ellis Eye & Laser Medical Center can help you find out if the EVO ICL could be your key to crystal-clear sight. At your consultation, they will examine your eyes, review your medical history, and discuss your vision goals to help you choose the right vision correction procedure!
7 Reasons Why EVO ICL Could Be the Vision Correction Procedure for You
1. It Can Help You Achieve Visual Freedom
With the EVO ICL, you won’t have to worry about glasses or contacts anymore. Forget fumbling around for your glasses or worrying about your contacts drying out.
Instead, experience the world in vivid clarity, uninhibited by visual aids. It can be an excellent financial investment as well.
Once you get the EVO ICL, you won’t have to constantly spend your money on contacts and glasses. Your vision is your own—and doesn’t require visual aids to stay crystal-clear.
2. It’s Completely Reversible
EVO ICL is the only reversible vision correction procedure. It doesn’t remove or change any part of the eye.
This means you can have peace of mind about its results. If you want the EVO ICL removed, your eye doctor can easily take it out, restoring your vision to how it was before.
3. It Can Correct High Degrees of Nearsightedness
If you’re severely nearsighted and have been told you are not a good candidate for procedures like LASIK or SMILE, EVO ICL could help you get the visual freedom you’ve been searching for. It can correct up to -20.0 diopters, more than any other vision correction procedure!
4. It Gives You Great Night Vision
No more squinting to read road signs while you’re driving at night or worrying about your vision as the sun goes down. With the EVO ICL, you can achieve clear vision during the day and at night.
For all those late-night concerts, hangouts with friends, and peaceful evening strolls, you can be fully present without worrying about your vision.
5. It’s Quick and Painless
The EVO ICL procedure takes only about 20-30 minutes, meaning you’ll be in and out before you know it. It’s also completely painless, as your eye doctor will use numbing eye drops to ensure you feel totally comfortable.
6. You Won’t Have to Worry about Dry Eye
Other vision correction procedures can contribute to dry eye syndrome. Luckily, EVO ICL cannot cause dry eye syndrome because it doesn’t impact any nerves in the cornea.
Environmental and other factors can still cause dry eye, but EVO ICL is not one of them. If you already have dry eye, you won’t have to worry about the EVO ICL making it worse.
7. You Can Experience Better Vision than Ever Before
Glasses and contacts can correct vision problems, but the EVO ICL can do more than that. It enhances your vision to be sharper, more detailed, and better than ever.
Imagine how amazing it will feel to see the world as it truly is, with vibrant sunsets, crystal-clear waters, and gorgeous vistas.
What Can I Expect During the EVO ICL Procedure?
On the day of your procedure, your surgeon at Ellis Eye & Laser Medical Center will give you eye drops that dilate and numb your eyes, ensuring you won’t feel any pain. Once you are ready, they will create a small incision at the base of your cornea.
They will then fold and insert the EVO ICL lens and allow it to unfold within the eye, making any adjustments needed so it’s properly situated in your eye. After that, the procedure is over!
You won’t need any stitches or sutures, and you can head back home to relax and recover.
Simple, Easy Recovery
Once you’re done with the procedure, you’ll need to have someone drive you home. At your follow-up appointment the following day, your eye doctor will let you know when you’re cleared to resume driving and other activities.
At home, it’s best to rest your eyes and relax to allow your body time to recover. You can pass the time by listening to your favorite podcast, spending time around loved ones, or enjoying a well-deserved nap.
Your surgeon will give you prescription eye drops that you’ll have to use regularly to reduce inflammation and prevent infection. Your vision will likely begin to improve after just one day, but some patients notice the difference immediately!
Once you’ve fully recovered, you can let the dust start to gather on your glasses and enjoy all of your favorite things with striking visual clarity. Enhance every moment when you experience life in high definition!
Do you want to achieve the vision of your dreams with the EVO ICL? Get started on your journey to clear sight when you schedule a consultation with Ellis Eye & Laser Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, today!
