The EVO ICL, also known as the Implantable Collamer® Lens, is a type of refractive procedure to help correct the most common visual problem, myopia (difficulty seeing at a distance). The ICL is intended to remain in place without maintenance yet can be removed by us if needed in the future. It is an alternative to LASIK and other refractive procedures.

EVO ICL is a quick and easy procedure that treats distance vision problems.

The EVO ICL treats nearsightedness, or myopia, the most common refractive error of the eye, and reduces or eliminates the need for glasses.

Myopia occurs when the eyeball is too long, relative to the focusing power of the cornea and lens of the eye. This causes light rays to focus at a point in front of the retina, rather than directly on its surface. It also can be caused by the cornea and/or lens being too curved for the length of the eyeball. In some cases, myopia is due to a combination of these factors.

Myopia typically begins in childhood and you may have a higher risk if your parents are nearsighted. In most cases, nearsightedness stabilizes in early adulthood but sometimes it continues to progress with age.

How the EVO ICL works

The Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedure is a type of phakic surgery, meaning the eye’s natural lens remains intact. An ICL works like a contact lens, but instead of sitting on the surface, it is implanted inside the eye, in front of the natural lens and behind the iris. This placement makes the lens invisible to others. The ICL procedure effectively corrects moderate to severe myopia (nearsightedness) and can be removed if necessary.

Unlike LASIK, the ICL corrects a higher degree of myopia. It also benefits patients with corneas too thin for laser refractive procedures, as the EVO ICL doesn’t involve reshaping the cornea or removing tissue.

The procedure is quick, and recovery happens fast. Most patients enjoy sharp vision shortly after surgery, often seeing well enough to drive the very next day. This makes the ICL procedure a highly effective option for those seeking clear, long-term vision correction.