EVO ICl
History. Prior to being placed on the market, the EVO ICL was subject to extensive research and development. Today, more than 2,000,000 lenses have been distributed worldwide.
What is
EVO ICL?
The Implantable Collamer Lens for short-sightedness and astigmatism is a refractive lens also known as a phakic IOL. “Phakic” meaning that the natural lens of the eye is in place, and “IOL” meaning intraocular lens, or a lens inside the eye. The EVO ICL is a posterior chamber implant that is introduced through a small incision in the eye and is placed behind the iris (the coloured part of the eye), and in front of the natural crystalline lens in order to improve your short-sightedness and astigmatism.
Eligibility
The EVO ICL is designed for patients who are between 21 and 60 years old. Those who are short-sighted with mild to severe myopia (-0.5D to -20D). Patients who are long-sighted with mild to severe hyperopia (+0.5D to +10.0D. Those with an astigmatism between 0.5 and 6.0 D. Are looking for a procedure that doesn’t create dry eye syndrome.
What is the key potential
benefit of EVO ICL?
The key benefit of EVO ICL surgery is the permanent correction or reduction of your short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism allowing you to see clearly without eyeglasses or contact lenses or reduce your dependence upon them. In addition to the improvement of your uncorrected vision (vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses), your best corrected vision (best vision with contact lenses/eye glasses) may be improved.
Can the EVO ICL be removed
from my eye?
EVO ICL is intended to remain in place without maintenance. The lens can be removed by your eye care professional if needed in the future. If your physician removes the lens, you will lose the benefit of your vision correction.
Is the EVO ICL lens visible to others?
No. EVO ICL is positioned behind the iris (the coloured part of the eye), where it is invisible to both you and others. Only your eye care practitioner will be able to tell that vision correction has taken place.
Will I be able to feel the EVO ICL lens once it’s in place?
EVO ICL is not typically noticeable after it is implanted. It does not attach to any structures within the eye and does not move around once in place.
What is involved in the EVO ICL procedure?
The EVO ICL surgery is performed on an outpatient basis which means that the patient has surgery and leaves the same day. The procedure itself usually takes 20-30 minutes or less. The patient will need someone to drive them home on surgery day. A light, topical or local anaesthetic is administered. There is very little discomfort during or after surgery. Some eye drops or medication may be prescribed and a visit with your eye care professional is usually scheduled the day after surgery.
