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What is EVO Visian ICL?
For patients who are not good candidates for laser vision correction, we frequently recommend the STAAR® EVO Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) procedure.
- EVO ICL surgery is a corrective procedure that can effectively cure myopia (nearsightedness).
- During this procedure, an eye surgeon will implant a collamer lens directly behind the iris in order to correct vision issues with objects at close range.
- Patients experience an immediate improvement in vision quality and are “Wowed” by the results.
- The recovery for EVO ICL is quick and pain-free, and may be as little as one day, due to the very small opening required. Patients typically experience minimal discomfort, and many times go back to work the next day.
Are You a Candidate for EVO ICL?
Is this the vision correction you have been waiting for?
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For years, the only method of permanent vision correction that didn’t involve glasses or contacts was corrective LASIK laser eye surgery. With the advent of EVO ICL, however, that’s all changed. Not only is there now a new alternative, but EVO ICL may actually produce superior vision quality. It’s vision that’s sharper, clearer, more vivid and has greater depth and dimension in a simple, 15-minute outpatient procedure.
If your corneas aren’t appropriate for LASIK surgery, then the STAAR® EVO ICL may be an excellent alternative. While LASIK involves cutting and removing eye tissue that cannot be replaced, concerns involving the cornea typically do not apply to EVO ICL. In fact, no natural corneal tissue is permanently removed or reshaped in any way during implantation of EVO ICL.
With these FDA approved devices, a tiny contact lens is inserted inside the eye, where it remains permanently. Studies show that EVO ICL corrected vision is sometimes better than with glasses or LASIK. Another benefit to EVO ICL is that the procedure is reversible, whereas LASIK is not. One of the important advantages of EVO ICL is that while it can permanently correct your vision, in the unlikely event that an EVO ICL patient experiences negative side effects after surgery, the lens can be removed and/or replaced if necessary.
EVO ICL is the procedure of choice for patients who need and expect high quality results in performance and safety. When STAAR® Surgical, the manufacturers of EVO ICL, asked patients to rate their experience, over 99% were satisfied with their results with EVO ICL and 100% of US military personnel surveyed believe they function and perform better since they received EVO ICL. When compared to other surgical vision correction procedures, EVO ICL delivers sharper vision and high patient satisfaction.
Good Candidates For EVO ICL Include Patients Who
- Are between the ages of 21 and 45.
- Are nearsighted with or without astigmatism* or farsighted*, including those with mild, moderate, and severe myopia (as low as -3D to as high as -20D prescription) with minor or no occurrence of astigmatism. The Visian Toric ICLTM, capable of correcting myopia with astigmatism, is currently under review with the U.S. FDA. The Visian TICLTM is currently available only outside of the United States.
- Have sufficient anterior chamber depth and acceptable endothelial cell density (this will be determined by an ophthalmologist after a comprehensive eye exam).
- Have not had a change in their eyeglass prescription of more than 0.5D in a year.
- Are not currently pregnant.
- Have no other contraindications including no known allergies to medications used during refractive surgery.
- Have dry eyes, severe myopia, or a thin cornea (non-LASIK candidate).
After a comprehensive eye examination, Dr. Cutarelli will discuss various refractive surgery options including the implantation of a lens like EVO ICL, and/or LASIK laser refractive surgery. Based on your correction needs, eye health, medical history, and desired outcome for refractive surgery, Dr. Cutarelli will determine if you are a good candidate for EVO ICL.
Hear From Those Who Have Discovered Visual Freedom With EVO ICL
“Visian ICL feels like I am finally experiencing life the way it is meant to be experienced; there are no more barriers between me and the world.”
-Gayane Khechoomian, Attorney
“In the past, I would make short term decisions that would be cheaper and would fix the problem short term. This (Visian ICL) fixed the problem long term.”
-Ashley Acda, Teacher
“I would never be able to just wake up and go, and now I can literally just roll out of bed and go straight to the farmer's market.”
-Sara Tso, Chef
“I had my first opportunity to put my Visian ICL eyes to the test recently in the Amazon rainforest, and it couldn’t have been more exciting to be able to spot rare species better than ever.”
-Phil Tores, Entomologist, TV Show Host
What Happens during the EVO ICL Procedure?
Pre-Op Exam
Eye Drops Administered
Small Opening
Lens Insertion and Positioning
Post-Op & Check Up
EVO ICL Advantages
Dr. Cutarelli has performed over 80,000 surgical procedures!
- LASIK
- Cataract Surgery
- NearVision Institute™
- Inlay/Implant
- Keratoconus Center
- Corneal Transplant
- NearVision Lens Implant
What Our Patients Say
I’ve worn contacts and/or glasses since I was 9 years old and I hated them. The hassle of contacts was annoying and I seemed to break my glasses whenever I’d play a pickup game of basketball.
Cecil Lammey – 104.3 The Fan
From my consultation to the day of my surgery, and every follow up appointment, each step has been so straightforward and I am blown away with the results. I can know read signs from a distance when I drive. LASIK is the best thing I could have done for myself and my career.
– Karen Vega
