EVO ICL™ Lens
At Jenkins Eye Care, our highest priority is making sure our patients have healthy eyes and clear vision. We offer a full range of vision correction options, including EVO ICL lens (EVO) for our patients who want to break free from the hassles of glasses and contacts.
Easy 15 Minute Surgical Procedure
- Pre-Op Eye Exam
- Eye Drops Administered
- Small Opening
- Lens Insertion and Positioning
- Post Op & Check-up
What is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL, also called an Implantable Collamer® Lens, is a refractive implant to correct common vision issues like myopia (nearsightedness) with or without astigmatism. Unlike some other vision correction options, the EVO ICL is an additive technology that corrects vision without the removal of any corneal tissue. The EVO ICL is meant to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses and unlike most permanent refractive surgery solutions, EVO ICL is removable by your doctor, for added peace of mind.
Why choose Dr. Nikpoor as your EVO ICL surgeon?
Dr. Nikpoor is one of the most experienced EVO ICL surgeons in Hawaii and has experience with EVO ICL as well as the previous version of the technology, VIsian ICL. Not only has she been able to provide the benefit of this life changing procedure to more patients in Hawaii than most other surgeons, she is also routinely asked by STAAR, the manufacturer, to educate other surgeons across the world – she has given lectures, recorded educational videos, and written countless articles both in the U.S. and internationally about the EVO ICL.
EVO ICL Procedure – What to Expect
EVO ICL is made of biocompatible Collamer material that works in harmony with your eye. Dr. Nikpoor will create a small opening in your cornea that will be used to insert and position the EVO ICL in front of the natural lens of your eye. For most patients, the procedure is virtually painless with anesthetic eye drops and it typically takes less than 15 minutes.
What is Recovery Like after EVO ICL?
Most patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision very quickly after their EVO ICL vision correction surgery. Recovery is fast, and many patients return to work the very next day.
Benefits of EVO ICL
- Provides sharp, clear vision,
- 15 minute procedure
- Quick recovery time
- Removable by your ophthalmologist
- Offers UV protection
- Not visible once in place
- Can treat nearsightedness (myopia) with or without astigmatism
- For patients who may not be candidates for LASIK or other vision correction procedures due to thin or irregular corneas
- Does not cause or worsen dry eye syndrome,
- Exceptional vision both day and night
- Over 3 million ICLs distributed world-wide
- 99.4% of patients surveyed would have the EVO ICL lens procedure again
Am I a Good Candidate for EVO ICL?
EVO ICL is well-suited for a wide variety of people. Ideal candidates for EVO ICL are aged 21 to 45 with nearsightedness (myopia) with or without astigmatism and have maintained a stable prescription for at least one year. Candidates should also have healthy eyes with no history of eye conditions such as glaucoma. If you are seeking a solution to decrease or eliminate the cost and frustration of traditional contact lenses or glasses, EVO ICL may be your answer. Contact us to discuss if refractive surgery with EVO ICL is right for you.
EVO ICL
The EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an implant that corrects vision without removing any corneal tissue.
LASIK
LASIK is a two-step laser vision correction surgery where a flap is made on the surface of the eye called the cornea, and the underlying layers are reshaped with an excimer laser to correct vision.
PRK
PRK is a laser vision procedure similar to LASIK but no corneal flap is created. The top layer of the cornea called the epithelium is removed, and the underlying tissue is reshaped to correct vision.
Frequently Asked Questions About The EVO ICL Lens
EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer® Lens that corrects common vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. Collamer is a biocompatible material that works in harmony with the eye. The lens, which is slightly smaller than a typical contact lens, is implanted in the eye during a 20 to 30 minute procedure. Worldwide, more than 3 million EVO ICL lenses have been sold.
EVO ICL offers many benefits for patients who are candidates for the ICL procedure and are seeking a vision solution that allows them the freedom of less dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The advantages of EVO ICL include:
- Sharp, clear vision
- Excellent night vision
- Does not cause dry eye syndrome,
- Quick procedure and recovery
- Removable by your doctor
- Protection from UV rays
People who want a flexible and biocompatible vision correction option, as well as many patients who are not candidates for laser vision correction, find that EVO ICL is the right procedure for them.
Ideal candidates for EVO ICL:
- Are between the ages of 21 and 45
- Are seeking a vision correction solution for moderate to severe nearsightedness (with or without astigmatism)
- Have a stable prescription that has not changed within the last year
- Have good ocular health with no history of glaucoma, iritis, or diabetic eye disease
Vision correction with the EVO ICL is an outpatient procedure that typically takes 20 to 30 minutes. After an initial exam with your ophthalmologist to determine that the EVO ICL is right for you, you will schedule your procedure. On the day of the procedure, your eyes will be numbed with an anesthetic eye drop and Dr. Nikpoor will implant the ICL between the iris (colored part of the eye) and the natural lens. You will have a follow-up appointment the same day as the procedure.
Yes; the EVO ICL is intended to provide permanent vision correction, but it can be removed or upgraded by your surgeon if needed.
No, patients should not feel the lens as it does not adhere to any structures within the eye and does not move once in place.
No, the EVO lens is placed behind your iris where only your eye doctor will be able to detect it.
Any medical procedure has certain risks associated with it. Potential 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. While these potential risks are mitigated as much as possible, they can all typically be addressed early and without long-term side effects.
Important Safety Information
The EVO Visian ICL lens is intended to correct/reduce nearsightedness between -3.0 D up to -20.0 D and treat 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. Since implantation of the EVO Visian ICL is a surgical procedure, 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. 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 1) the shape of your eye is not appropriate, 2) you do not meet the minimum endothelial cell density for your age at the time of implantation, 3) you have moderate to severe glaucoma, 4) your vision is not stable; or 5) if you are pregnant or nursing. For additional information with potential benefits, risks and complications please visit DiscoverICL.com