Are you tired of thick glasses that limit your style and peripheral vision? Frustrated by contact lenses that dry out or don’t correct your severe nearsightedness effectively? If you’re among the millions with high myopia (-3.0 to -20.0 diopters) or have been told you’re “not a LASIK candidate” due to thin corneas, the EVO ICL could be your life-changing solution.
The EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an advanced vision correction procedure specifically designed for patients with moderate to severe myopia who want freedom from glasses and contacts without permanently altering their cornea.
The safety and effectiveness of the ICL procedure have been proven with over 2 million implants worldwide. Unlike corneal refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), the EVO ICL does not permanently alter the structure of the eye and can be easily removed if needed.
The EVO lens is foldable. This feature allows your doctor to implant the lens using a smaller opening. This smaller opening does not require sutures, and allows for a quick recovery.
| Feature | EVO ICL | LASIK/PRK | Glasses/Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Myopia Correction | Up to -20.0D ✓ | Limited to -12.0D | No limit but quality suffers |
| Thin Cornea Compatible | Yes ✓ | Often not safe | N/A |
| Reversible | 100% ✓ | Permanent | Daily reversible |
| UV Protection | Built-in ✓ | None | Optional |
| Night Vision | Enhanced ✓ | Can be reduced | Depends on correction |
| Dry Eye Risk | None ✓ | Common | Contacts cause dryness |
| Long-term Costs | One-time ✓ | One-time | Ongoing forever |
The Clear Choice for Severe Myopia: If you’re -6.0 or higher, have thin corneas, or value the security of reversibility, EVO ICL often provides the best long-term outcome.
Unlike LASIK or PRK that permanently reshape your cornea, the EVO ICL offers something revolutionary: complete reversibility. This isn’t just a technical feature—it’s your insurance policy for the future.
Why Reversibility Matters:
The Bottom Line: With EVO ICL, you get the freedom of corrected vision today with the flexibility to adapt tomorrow. LASIK and PRK can’t offer this level of protection for your investment.
One amazing aspect of EVO ICL is that many people report that they see better after the procedure than they had ever seen before with glasses or contact lenses. This is related to the quality of the implant material and the location of placement within the eye. 49% of lens recipients gained one or more lines of best-corrected vision. In other words, if they could see 20/30 with their glasses or contact lenses before the procedure, they improved to 20/20 after the procedure.
Most patients who have had the ICL implant are happy with their decision and feel they had an excellent outcome. 99.4% of patients said they would have the surgery again.
99.4% patient satisfaction isn’t just a number—it represents thousands of patients who chose EVO ICL and would make the same choice again.
“I was -8.5 in both eyes and told I wasn’t a LASIK candidate. Three months after EVO ICL, I wake up seeing perfectly. No more 6am contact lens routine, no more carrying backup glasses. My confidence at work and in dating has completely changed.” – Sarah, 29, Las Vegas Marketing Professional
“With -12.0 vision, thick glasses were dangerous in my job. EVO ICL gave me the peripheral vision and durability I needed. Six months later, my night vision is actually better than my colleagues with perfect natural vision.” – Marcus, 34, Henderson Emergency Responder
Dr. Rodriguez and his team walked me through every concern I had about the reversibility and long-term safety. The peace of mind knowing I can change my mind if needed was huge.” – Jennifer, 31, Summerlin
Prior to the EVO Visian ICL eye surgery, an ophthalmic eye surgeon will make two microscopic holes in the iris. Your eye will be numbed with a light, topical or local anesthetic. Once the eye is numbed the surgeon will make 2 side port incisions and one main temporal incision that is critical to the insertion process. Next the surgeon will insert the EVO Visian ICL through the main temporal incision and place the lens behind the iris and in front of the crystalline lens. This insertion procedure is typically performed one eye at a time. There is very little discomfort and normally no pain associated with the procedure. Some drops or perhaps oral medication may be prescribed, and a visit is usually scheduled the day after surgery. Patients will be advised to arrange for someone to drive them to and from surgery
20-30 Minute Surgical Procedure
Pre-Op Exam
Eye Drops Administered
Small Opening
Lens Insertion & Positioning
Post-Op Check-Up
No post-surgical dry eye
UV protection built into lens
Better surgery for thin corneas
Excellent night vision
Extreme clarity and detail reported by patients
Safe & Advanced biocompatible material design
Amazing, rapid wow factor after surgery
Short recovery time
The lens is also removable
Procedure is relatively quick (30 minutes)
The ICL is made of a high tech material known as collamer. Collamer is a revolutionary material used exclusively in making STAAR Surgical corrective lenses, including several models of the Visian ICL. Its name comes from the combination of “collagen” and “polymer”. Because it is made with collagen, Collamer is compatible with your body’s natural chemistry. Collamer is easy to implant because it unfolds gently and predictably in the eye. Collamer transmits light very similarly to your natural lens because the material’s characteristics are nearly identical to the human crystalline lens. Collamer offers numerous advantages over other lens materials:
Due to its unique anti-reflective properties and high water content, Collamer helps transmit light nearly identically to the human crystalline lens. This means less light is reflected within the eye, leading to sharper, clearer vision; and far fewer occurrences of glare, halos, or poor night vision associated with other lenses or corrective procedures.
Meaning “compatible with your body’s natural chemistry,” biocompatibility is a key advantage of Collamer. The collagen in the Collamer attracts fibronectin, a substance found naturally in the eye. A layer of fibronectin forms around the lens, inhibiting white cell adhesion to the lens. This coating prevents the lens from being identified as a foreign object, and the lens remains unnoticed and “quiet in the eye” indefinitely. What’s more, like the collagen it contains, Collamer carries a slight negative ionic charge. Proteins in the eye also carry a negative charge. As these two negative forces meet each other along the border of the Visian ICL, the charge repulsion pushes away the proteins from the lens, naturally keeping it clean and clear.
Every EVO ICL lens comes with built-in UV protection—like having permanent sunglasses inside your eyes. This isn’t just vision correction; it’s long-term eye health protection.
Your UV Protection Benefits:
Nevada’s Intense Sun Makes This Critical: Living in Nevada means year-round intense UV exposure. While others worry about forgetting their sunglasses, your EVO ICL provides constant protection, potentially saving you from serious eye conditions later in life.
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Special consideration for patients told they’re “not LASIK candidates” – you may be perfect for EVO ICL.
