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EVO ICL
It’s Time to Start Seeing Your World In Full Color and Detail with Clear Vision
For many people who are nearsighted, reducing dependence on glasses and contact lenses is a desire that can greatly improve their quality of life. At Frantz EyeCare, we are proud to offer the new EVO ICL to enhance vision in patients who qualify.
What is EVO ICL?
An implantable collamer lens, or ICL, is an artificial lens implanted into the eye to improve blurry or impaired vision caused by refractive errors. EVO ICL corrects two types of refractive errors: nearsightedness and astigmatism.
The purpose of this vision-improving procedure is to reduce dependence on contact lenses and glasses. While the lens is intended to be permanent, patients can be reassured that their physician can remove EVO ICL if needed, and reverse the outcome of the procedure.
Are you a Candidate for EVO ICL?
Is this the vision correction you have been waiting for?
Patients who have thin corneas or experience routine dry eyes who have been told they are not a candidate for LASIK or PRK might just be eligible for EVO ICL vision correction procedure. Call us to find out more.
Benefits of EVO ICL
There are many different types of ICLs available. For patients who qualify, EVO ICL offers some very unique benefits. Unlike other permanent vision correction procedures, EVO ICL procedure does not require any removal or alteration of tissue, which reduces the potential for scar tissue to develop. The lens is also comprised of biocompatible materials, which means that it is very adaptable with living tissue.
Here are some additional distinct advantages of choosing EVO ICL:
- Provides clear, crisp vision
- Offers UV protection
- It does not cause dry eye syndrome
- Removable, if need be
- Offers improved night vision
- Quick, minimally invasive procedure
- It does not require iridotomy before the procedure.
Unlike other ICLs, EVO ICL does not require an iridotomy prior to the procedure, which is a significant benefit. An iridotomy is a laser procedure that is often required before the insertion of ICLs to reduce the likelihood of eye pressure issues after the procedure.
EVO ICL is specifically designed to reduce the chance of elevated eye pressure levels, so you can avoid having to visit the office for an additional procedure before ICL surgery. Overall, the most significant benefit to choosing EVO ICL is the reduction and potential elimination of the reliance on visual aids.
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How Do I Know if I am a Good Candidate for EVO ICL?
If you are nearsighted and are interested in a vision correction option that can be reversed post-operatively, EVO ICL might be right for you. The only way to determine if you would be a good candidate for EVO ICL is to schedule a screening at Frantz EyeCare to see if you qualify. During this evaluation, our team of specialists will perform a thorough examination of your eyes.
This examination will include going over your medical history, taking measurements of your eyes, and looking at your eyes under a microscope called a slit-lamp. Once our team has done a thorough evaluation, they will be able to determine if the EVO ICL is right for you.
The best candidate for EVO ICL is someone who is between the ages of twenty-one and forty-five. Additionally, your eye doctor will likely require you to have had a stable glasses prescription for one year prior.
Who is Not a Good Candidate for EVO ICL?
Your eye doctor is the only person who can determine whether or not you may be a good candidate for EVO ICL.
Your eye doctor will likely not qualify you as a candidate for EVO ICL if you are pregnant or nursing. Hormone fluctuations during this period can affect vision, making it challenging for a doctor to take accurate measurements for the vision correction procedure.
Sometimes, your eye doctor may not qualify you for candidacy if you have certain eye conditions, such as glaucoma. The surgical team at Frantz EyeCare will make every effort to ensure the safety of patients by only qualifying individuals for surgery who meet EVO ICL clearance requirements.
What is Recovery Like after EVO ICL Procedure?
In addition to the benefit of a quick procedure, recovery after EVO ICL procedure is often rapid, with most people returning to many of their everyday activities within days of the procedure.
Your eye doctor will provide you with a list of instructions to follow during recovery. It is important to follow these instructions carefully to ensure that you can avoid any complications.
It is possible that your eye doctor may require you to use prescription eye drops to aid in recovery. If your eye doctor prescribes medication(s), it is essential that you take the medicine as prescribed to ensure that your eyes heal properly.
Your eye doctor at Frantz EyeCare will also likely ask you to visit the office the day after and periodically after the procedure. During these visits, your eye doctor will test your vision and examine your eyes to make sure that they are healing well and that your vision has improved.
What Happens During EVO ICL Procedure?
The procedure typically takes less than thirty minutes to complete.
One of the best things about EVO ICL is that it is a relatively quick procedure. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning you have the procedure and then get to go home the same day.
First, your eye doctor will numb the surface of your eyes with anesthetic drops. Next, they will create a small opening in your cornea, which is the transparent front surface of your eye.
Through this small opening, your eye doctor will insert EVO ICL. Next, they will position it in place in front of your natural lens and behind your iris.
Once in place, the procedure is complete. Most people notice an improvement in their vision right after the procedure, although your eyes may need to heal before experiencing the full vision potential.
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Are you interested in learning if you may be a candidate for EVO ICL?
Schedule an appointment at Frantz EyeCare in Southwest Florida, today!
