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EVO ICL

EVO ICL may help you enjoy clearer vision without reshaping your cornea. This implantable vision correction option can be a strong fit for people with nearsightedness or astigmatism, including some who are not candidates for LASIK.

Could EVO ICL Be Right for You?

EVO ICL may be a strong option for people ages 21 to 45 with nearsightedness who want vision correction that does not reshape the cornea. Good candidates typically have healthy eyes, with or without astigmatism, and have maintained a stable prescription for at least one year.

It can be especially helpful for people with higher levels of nearsightedness or those who may not be good candidates for LASIK.

A comprehensive consultation will determine whether EVO ICL fits your eyes and vision goals.

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What is EVO ICL?

EVO ICL is a thin, flexible lens placed behind the iris and in front of your natural lens. It corrects nearsightedness and astigmatism by helping light focus properly on the retina.

Unlike LASIK, EVO ICL does not reshape the cornea. Your natural lens stays in place, and the implanted lens is not visible to others.

The lens bends incoming light so it focuses more accurately on the retina. This improves distance vision for eligible patients with nearsightedness. The EVO Toric ICL can also correct eligible amounts of astigmatism.

Your natural lens stays in place, and your cornea is not reshaped. EVO ICL is designed to provide long-term vision correction while preserving your eye’s natural anatomy.

How Does EVO ICL Work?

EVO ICL adds a customized focusing lens to your eye’s existing optical system.

During the procedure, your surgeon makes a small incision near the edge of the cornea. The folded lens is gently inserted through this opening and positioned behind the iris. The lens then works with your natural lens to focus light more clearly.

The procedure does not require the surgeon to remove your natural lens or use a laser to reshape corneal tissue.

EVO ICL also has a small central opening that supports the natural movement of fluid within the eye. Detailed measurements before surgery help your surgeon select the appropriate lens size and correction for your eye.

Most people cannot see or feel the lens once it is in position.

EVO ICL vs. LASIK

EVO ICL and LASIK can both reduce dependence on glasses and contacts, but they correct vision in different ways.

EVO ICL

EVO ICL places a customized lens behind the iris and in front of the natural lens without removing corneal tissue. Because the cornea is left intact, EVO ICL may be an option for some patients with higher prescriptions, thinner corneas, or other factors that make LASIK less appropriate.

LASIK

LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser to change how light focuses on the retina. It may be a good option for patients with appropriate prescriptions, corneal thickness, and overall eye health.

Which Procedure Is Right For You?

Neither procedure is automatically better than the other. The right choice depends on your prescription, eye health, corneal structure, lifestyle, and vision goals. During your consultation, we'll perform detailed testing and recommend the procedure that's best for your eyes.

Procedure Time About 15 minutes per eye

Recovery Most patients return to regular activities in 1 to 2 days

Initial Follow-up 1 Day

Additional Follow-up 1 Week, 1 Month, and 3 Months

Why Patients Consider EVO ICL

Patients may consider EVO ICL because it:

Preserves corneal tissue by correcting vision without reshaping the cornea.
Can treat higher levels of nearsightedness than some laser vision correction procedures.
Leaves the natural lens in place, allowing younger adults to maintain their natural focusing ability.
Offers a quick recovery, with many patients returning to normal activities within a few days.
Can reduce dependence on glasses or contacts, although individual results vary.

“As a 33-year-old mom of three, my vision was really poor. Without glasses, I struggled to see, and contacts were a constant hassle. I couldn’t wait to have surgery.
Now, my life is so much better. I can wake up and see clearly, enjoy outdoor activities with my family, and not worry about my glasses or contacts. Everything looks brighter and clearer. I can’t believe how vibrant the colors are or how crisp things are.”
Sarah Glover

Why Choose Vance Thompson Vision for EVO ICL?

Choosing implantable vision correction requires careful evaluation and a personalized approach. At Vance Thompson Vision, our surgeons specialize in EVO ICL, LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange (RLE), and other advanced vision correction procedures.

Because we offer the full range of treatment options, we'll recommend the procedure that's best for your eyes, lifestyle, and vision goals.

Our EVO ICL Doctors

Choosing implantable vision correction starts with detailed testing, careful planning, and a doctor who understands the full range of refractive options.

Our doctors will help you understand whether EVO ICL fits your eyes and explain how it compares with LASIK, PRK, RLE, and other treatments.

EVO ICL

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Could EVO ICL Be Right for You?

What is EVO ICL?

How Does EVO ICL Work?

EVO ICL vs. LASIK

EVO ICL

LASIK

Which Procedure Is Right For You?

Why Patients Consider EVO ICL

Why Choose Vance Thompson Vision for EVO ICL?

Our EVO ICL Doctors

Vance Thompson, MD

John Berdahl, MD

Michael Greenwood, MD

Russell Swan, MD

Brandon Baartman, MD

Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO

Daniel Terveen, MD

Spenser Morton, MD

Cullen Ryburn, MD

Brent Kramer, MD

Tanner Ferguson, MD

Lorraine M. Provencher, MD

Caroline Wilson, MD

Our EVO ICL Doctors

Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO

Brent Kramer, MD

Vance Thompson, MD

John Berdahl, MD

Michael Greenwood, MD

Russell Swan, MD

Brandon Baartman, MD

Daniel Terveen, MD

Spenser Morton, MD

Cullen Ryburn, MD

Tanner Ferguson, MD

Lorraine M. Provencher, MD

Caroline Wilson, MD

Our EVO ICL Doctors

Russell Swan, MD

Cullen Ryburn, MD

Vance Thompson, MD

John Berdahl, MD

Michael Greenwood, MD

Brandon Baartman, MD

Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO

Daniel Terveen, MD

Spenser Morton, MD

Brent Kramer, MD

Tanner Ferguson, MD

Lorraine M. Provencher, MD

Caroline Wilson, MD

Our EVO ICL Doctors

Russell Swan, MD

Vance Thompson, MD

John Berdahl, MD

Michael Greenwood, MD

Brandon Baartman, MD

Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO

Daniel Terveen, MD

Spenser Morton, MD

Cullen Ryburn, MD

Brent Kramer, MD

Tanner Ferguson, MD

Lorraine M. Provencher, MD

Caroline Wilson, MD

Our EVO ICL Doctors

Caroline Wilson, MD

Vance Thompson, MD

John Berdahl, MD

Michael Greenwood, MD

Russell Swan, MD

Brandon Baartman, MD

Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO

Daniel Terveen, MD

Spenser Morton, MD

Cullen Ryburn, MD

Brent Kramer, MD

Tanner Ferguson, MD