EVO ICL Lens

Experience the freedom and flexibility of the EVO ICL Lens

Experience The Clarity Of The EVO ICL

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At the Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, we strive for excellence in vision correction procedures. That’s why we’re more than just an average LASIK practice. We offer multiple vision correction options to help you choose the one that best suits your needs. That’s why we’re proud to be the first practice in Nevada to offer the EVO ICL, which can help take your vision beyond glasses and contacts, and possibly even beyond 20/20.

Life is all about the details, and we want you to enjoy every single one. EVO ICL is designed for individuals who wish to enjoy life without the inconvenience of glasses or contact lenses.

EVO ICL, also known as an Implantable Collamer Lens, is a refractive implant used to correct common vision issues, such as 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 contacts and unlike most permanent refractive solutions, EVO ICL is removable by your doctor, for added peace of mind.

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Who is eligible?

EVO ICL is well-suited for a wide variety of people. Ideal candidates for EVO ICL are aged 21 to 45 with nearsightedness with or without astigmatism and have maintained a stable prescription for at least one year. If you are seeking a solution to decrease or eliminate the cost and frustration of traditional contacts or glasses, EVO ICL may be your answer. Schedule a consultation to discuss if EVO ICL is right for you.

Benefits of EVO ICL

 

Provides clear, sharp vision with UV protection

 

Can treat nearsightedness with or without astigmatism

 

20 to 30 minute procedure with quick recovery time

 

For patients who may not be candidates for LASIK or other vision correction procedures due to thin corneas

 

Not visible once in place

 

Does not cause dry eye syndrome, which can be a potential side effect of other vision correction procedures

 

Removable by your doctor

 

Excellent night vision

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Get ready for sharp, clear vision and break free from the limitations of contact lenses or eyeglasses.

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The EVO ICL procedure

EVO ICL is made of biocompatible Collamer material that works in harmony with your eye. Your eye doctor will create a small opening in your cornea that will be used to insert and position the EVO ICL. For most patients, the procedure is virtually painless with numbing drops and it typically takes less than 20 – 30 minutes. Patients typically experience improved vision right away and a quick recovery time.

Easy 20-30 minute surgical procedure

 

Pre-Op Eye Exam

 

Eye Drops Adminstered

 

Small Opening

 

Lens Insertion & Positioning

 

Post Op & Check-up

Life With EVO ICL

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EVO ICL compared to other vision correction procedures

Conditions EVO ICL LASIK Refractive Lens
The EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an implant that corrects vision without removing any corneal tissue 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. During Refractive Lens Exchange surgery, the natural crystalline lens is removed and replaced with an Intraocular lens implant, or IOL. The lOL that replaces the natural lens corrects the patient’s vision.
Nearsightedness Moderate to Severe Mild to Moderate Mild to Severe
Farsightedness No Yes Mild to Severe
Astigmatism Yes Yes Mild to Moderate
Thin Cornea Yes Limited Yes

Schedule an EVO ICL Consutation

Get ready for sharp, clear vision and break free the limitations of contact lenses or eyeglasses.

Schedule Online Call: (702) 733-2020
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The complete guide to EVO ICL

This free guide is meant to help people who need vision correction make decisions. You will learn about:

Frequently asked questions

EVO is an evolution in vision correction? a clinically-proven implantable lens that corrects common vision problems such as nearsightedness and nearsightedness with astigmatism, which is the need fordistance vision correction. EVO can be the solution for people who want to get rid of their glasses or contact lenses.

Both EVO and LASIK are effective vision correction options. EVO offers a great way to break free from glasses and contact lenses while not having to remove corneal tissue as in laser vision correction procedures. The EVO lens is additive; meaning, it is implanted in the eye and doesn’t remove corneal tissue. The EVO lens works in harmony with the natural eye while delivering sharp, clear vision, excellent night vision, UV protection, and does not cause dry eye syndrome. If desired, the EVO lens is removable by a doctor providing patients added peace of mind.

Both are FDA-approved as safe and effective. EVO can be a better option for patients than contacts for a variety of reasons including efficiency, cost and convenience. In terms of costs, on average, contact lenses cost $12,000 over a lifetime. (Your personal cost will vary). Because EVO is a long-term solution, your procedure costs are generally fixed to a one-time fee. When you compare with the long-term costs of contact lenses, EVO typically pays for itself. Finally, EVO lenses can free contacts and glasses wearers from the daily inconvenience and maintenance associated with contacts and glasses.

The EVO ICL lens is made from Collamer, a collagen co-polymer that is proprietary to STAAR Surgical. Collamer is biocompatible, stable, and flexible, thus making it an ideal lens material for the eye. It has a long history of successful in-eye use.

Most likely not as the safety and effectiveness of EVO for the correction of moderate to high myopia with and without astigmatism has not been established in patients with a previous history of ocular surgery.

EVO is a globally trusted and tested procedure. According to a STAAR patient survey, 99.4% of patients would have the EVO procedure again.6 Over 1,000,000 EVO ICL lenses have been implanted around the world. And now the EVO ICL has been confirmed by the U.S. FDA to be a safe and effective treatment of moderate to high nearsightedness with or without astigmatism for U.S. patients.

The most recent U.S. clinical trial of the EVO ICL reviewed by FDA is summarized in the EVO/EVO+ ICL Directions for Use (DFU) and the FDA?s Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED) issued with the PMA Approval notice. Hundreds of peer-reviewed papers from dozens of countries report the safety and efficacy of EVO. Select papers are listed below including a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed papers bringing together the safety and effectiveness data from 67 preclinical studies and clinical reports. In these studies, 4,196 eyes reported safety data and 1,905 eyes reported effectiveness data.

 

  • Packer M. The Implantable Collamer Lens with a central port: review of the literature. Clinical Ophthalmology 2018:
    12: 2427-2438.
  • Martinez-Plazs E, Lopez-Miguel A, Lopez-De La Rosa A, et al. Effect of the EVO+ Visian Phakic Implantable
    Collamer Lens on Visual Performance and Quality of Vision and Life, Am J Ophthalmol 2021;226: 117-125.
  • Ganesh S, Brar S, Pawar A. Matched population comparison of visual outcomes and patient satisfaction between 3
    modalities for the correction of low to moderate myopic astigmatism. Clin Ophthalmol. 2017;11:1253-1263

Both EVO and LASIK are effective vision correction options. EVO offers a great way to break free from glasses and contact lenses while not having to remove corneal tissue as in laser vision correction procedures. The EVO lens is additive; meaning, it is implanted in the eye and doesn’t remove corneal tissue. The EVO lens works in harmony with the natural eye while delivering sharp, clear vision, excellent night vision, UV protection, and does not cause dry eye syndrome. If desired, the EVO lens is removable by a doctor providing patients added peace of mind.

Most likely not as the safety and effectiveness of EVO for the correction of moderate to high myopia with and without astigmatism has not been established in patients with a previous history of ocular surgery.

Both are FDA-approved as safe and effective. EVO can be a better option for patients than contacts for a variety of reasons including efficiency, cost, and convenience. In terms of costs, on average, contact lenses cost $12,000 over a lifetime. (Your personal cost will vary). Because EVO is a long-term solution, your procedure costs are generally fixed to a one-time fee. When you compare with the long-term costs of contact lenses, EVO typically pays for itself. Finally, EVO lenses can free contacts and glasses wearers from the daily inconvenience and maintenance associated with contacts and glasses.