EVO ICL In Wilmington

Do you want to enjoy clear vision without using glasses or contacts? If you’re not a LASIK candidate or other laser vision correction procedures, the EVO ICL (implantable collamer lens) may be a better fit. At Johnson Laser Eye, we offer the EVO ICL, a completely reversible, minimally invasive way to achieve the visual clarity you’ve been searching for.

What is the EVO ICL?

The EVO ICL is an implantable collamer lens, often referenced as a permanent contact lens. It corrects nearsightedness with or without astigmatism by implanting a lens between your iris and the natural lens of your eye.

Because it does not remove or reshape any part of your natural eye, the EVO ICL is reversible. Dr. Johnson can remove the lens at any time at Johnson Laser Eye in Wilmington.

How Does the EVO ICL Work?

When the EVO ICL is placed between the iris and the natural crystalline lens of your eye, it acts similarly to glasses or contacts in the way it improves your vision. It corrects your refractive errors and ensures light can reach the retina to create clear images and improved vision.

However, vision is often better with the EVO ICL than with glasses or contacts because the lens is so close to the eye that it can allow for crisper sight.

Because the collamer lens contains collagen, the EVO ICL is completely biocompatible with the eye. This means your body will not recognize it as a foreign object, and it can blend in seamlessly to bring you better vision. It is also significantly less likely to cause dry eye, making the EVO ICL a good option for candidates who have or may develop dry eye.

What are the Benefits of Choosing EVO ICL?

If you’re tired of glasses or contact lenses, the EVO ICL implantable lens can help you gain visual freedom to see clearly without them. Aside from clearer vision, the EVO ICL implantable contact lens offers many great benefits:

• The procedure is quick and minimally invasive, taking around 20-30 minutes
• The EVO ICL can be removed at any time by Dr. Johnson
• Recovery time is very short, often only 1-2 days
• Provides UV protection to help protect your eyes from the sun
• Does not cause or increase symptoms of dry eye syndrome
• Cannot be seen in the eye
• Thin corneas do not disqualify you from the procedure as no corneal tissue is removed

Who is a Good Candidate for the EVO ICL?

You may be a good candidate for the EVO ICL if you:

• Are 21 and older
• Have had a stable prescription for at least one year
• Are moderately to severely nearsighted
• Have thinner corneas and have been told you are not a good candidate for procedures like LASIK and PRK
• Are not pregnant or nursing, as hormonal changes can affect your prescription
• Don’t have certain eye conditions like glaucoma or cataracts

The best way to know whether the EVO ICL is right for you is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Johnson at Johnson Laser Eye. He can perform a comprehensive eye exam during your consultation and answer any questions you may have to determine the best vision correction procedure for you.

How is the EVO ICL Different from Other Vision Correction Procedures?

Although procedures like LASIK, PRK, and EVO ICL are all aimed at correcting refractive errors to improve visual clarity, the EVO ICL has some key aspects that differentiate it from other vision correction procedures.

Reversible and Minimally Invasive

First, it does not remove or reshape any part of the eye, making it a more minimally invasive process than procedures like LASIK. Unlike other vision correction procedures, it is also reversible, as Dr. Johnson can remove the EVO ICL as easily as he put it in.

Thin Corneas

With LASIK, thin corneas can disqualify you from the procedure. Because the EVO ICL does not reshape or remove tissue from the cornea, it can be an excellent option for people who want to enjoy the visual freedom of LASIK but have corneas that are too thin to undergo the procedure.

Severe Nearsightedness

LASIK is suited for correcting mild to moderate nearsightedness, however, the EVO ICL can correct severe nearsightedness as well. This makes the EVO ICL worth considering if your refractive error is too severe to be treated with other vision correction procedures.

Farsightedness

The EVO ICL can only correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. If you are considering a refractive procedure and are farsighted, LASIK or Refractive Lens Exchange may be a better choice for you, as they can correct farsightedness.

What to Expect During Your EVO ICL Procedure

When you arrive on the day of your procedure, Dr. Johnson will place numbing drops in your eyes to ease any discomfort. He may also give you a sedative to reduce anxiety.

Once you are ready for the procedure, he will make a small incision on the edge of your cornea. The lens is then folded and inserted through the opening. It will unfold in the eye, and Dr. Johnson will ensure it’s appropriately positioned before completing the procedure.

The entire procedure takes only around 15 minutes per eye. Because the opening is so tiny, you won’t need stitches or sutures to heal. Both eyes can usually be done on the same day.

What Does Recovery from EVO ICL Look Like?

After your EVO ICL procedure, you will need someone to drive you home, so be sure to plan ahead. Dr. Johnson will send you home with eye drops that help prevent infection and reduce inflammation.

Continue to use the eye drops according to his instructions. You will likely be able to return to normal activities within the first 1-2 days, but remember not to rub your eyes in the first week as they are still healing from the procedure.

You will be asked to attend follow-up appointments so that Dr. Johnson can test your vision and ensure you are healing correctly. Follow any care instructions he provides so you can enjoy your new vision to its fullest.

Are you interested in getting clearer vision with EVO ICL? Schedule an appointment at Johnson Laser Eye in Wilmington, NC, today to determine your candidacy and discover what the EVO ICL can do for you!