What is EVO?
The EVO Visian ICL is a type of implantable collamer lens. The EVO Visian ICL is cutting-edge technology that offers a revolutionary solution for correcting nearsightedness and nearsightedness with astigmatism.
During the EVO Visian ICL procedure, your refractive surgeon will implant the EVO ICL directly into the eye. This means that this refractive procedure does not require any alteration of the corneal tissue.
One of the key advantages of the EVO ICL is its construction material, Collamer. This soft, biocompatible substance not only provides excellent visual outcomes but also significantly reduces the risk of potential complications.
First, your eye surgeon will make a small incision in the cornea, and then they will implant the EVO Visian ICL into your eye. The lens is positioned in front of the natural lens, refocusing light onto the retina and significantly improving the patient’s vision.
Another distinctive feature of the EVO ICL is its adaptability. Unlike other IOLs that are permanent, the EVO ICL can be removed or adjusted if necessary, providing patients with a flexible option for vision correction.
This makes it an ideal choice for individuals who may require future changes to their vision correction, as well as those who have active lifestyles or demanding visual needs. However, the EVO Visian ICL can only correct vision in people who are nearsighted, so if you are farsighted and desire greater visual freedom, LASIK or PRK may be a better choice for you.
How Do I Know If I Am a Candidate for Refractive Surgery?
Before you are able to schedule any refractive procedure, you will first need to qualify as a candidate. The candidacy qualifications will likely vary depending on each procedure.
For example, to qualify as a candidate for the EVO Visian ICL, you must be nearsighted. To qualify as a candidate for LASIK, you must have sufficiently thick corneas, among other criteria.
Are you interested in learning if you may be a candidate for refractive surgery? Schedule an appointment at Northern Utah Eye Center in Logan, UT, today to start your journey to visual freedom!