Why Some Patients are Choosing EVO ICL Over LASIK
If you’ve been exploring vision correction options, you’ve probably heard a lot about LASIK. It’s the most well-known laser eye surgery, and for good reason.
LASIK has helped millions of people achieve clear vision without glasses or contacts. However, not everyone qualifies for LASIK, and many patients are discovering that EVO ICL offers an excellent alternative that may better suit their unique needs.
Keep reading to learn why EVO ICL is becoming a popular choice for patients who do not meet traditional LASIK candidacy criteria.
What is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL stands for Implantable Collamer Lens, a vision correction option that works differently from LASIK. While LASIK reshapes your cornea by removing tissue with a laser, EVO ICL takes an additive approach. Your eye surgeon places a specially designed lens behind your iris and in front of your natural crystalline lens, where it corrects your vision without removing any corneal tissue.
The lens is made from Collamer, a biocompatible material containing collagen. Your body doesn’t recognize it as a foreign object, which means there’s no risk of rejection.
Once the EVO ICL is implanted, you can’t see or feel it. It simply works quietly in the background to give you clear, sharp vision.
When EVO ICL Makes More Sense Than LASIK
Several situations make EVO ICL a better choice than LASIK for vision correction:
High Myopia
LASIK has limitations when treating severe nearsightedness (myopia). The procedure requires removing corneal tissue to reshape your eye, and there’s only so much tissue that can be safely removed.
If your prescription is too high, your eye doctor might determine that LASIK would require removing more tissue than is safe or advisable. EVO ICL offers a broader treatment range because it doesn’t rely on tissue removal.
Instead, the implanted lens performs the corrective work, enabling treatment of moderate to severe myopia that falls outside LASIK’s range.
Thin Corneas
Your cornea needs to maintain a certain thickness to preserve its structural integrity and health. Some people naturally have thinner corneas, which means LASIK (which removes corneal tissue) might compromise corneal stability.
EVO ICL bypasses this concern entirely because your cornea remains untouched. The lens does all the work without requiring any tissue removal, making it an excellent option if your corneas are too thin for laser vision correction.
Chronic Dry Eye
LASIK can temporarily affect tear production because the procedure involves creating a corneal flap, which can disrupt the corneal nerves that trigger tear production. If you already struggle with dry eyes, LASIK might worsen your symptoms.
EVO ICL doesn’t create a corneal flap or affect the corneal nerves in the same way, making it a gentler option for patients who experience routine dry eye symptoms.
What to Expect with EVO ICL
The EVO ICL procedure is similar to LASIK in terms of timing and approach. Your eye surgeon can typically treat both eyes during the same appointment, and the procedure itself is quick and comfortable. You’ll receive numbing drops to help prevent pain during the insertion.
Recovery from EVO ICL is straightforward. Most patients notice improved vision almost immediately, with continued improvement over the following days. You’ll use prescribed eye drops for a period after the procedure to support healing and prevent infection.
Your eye doctor at Berg-Feinfield Vision Correction will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your progress and ensure your eyes are healing properly. One unique advantage of EVO ICL is that the lens is removable.
While it’s designed to be a permanent solution, your eye surgeon can remove or replace the lens if your vision changes significantly in the future or becomes medically necessary. This flexibility offers peace of mind for many patients.
Is EVO ICL Right for You?
Not every patient is a LASIK candidate, but that doesn’t mean clear vision without glasses is impossible. EVO ICL has opened doors for thousands of patients who were told they couldn’t.
Schedule a consultation at Berg-Feinfield Vision Correction in one of the following areas today to discover whether EVO ICL is the right choice for your vision goals: Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Arcadia, Van Nuys, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena.
