At Eye Care of Delaware, we take pride in offering a variety of advanced vision correction options to our patients who are looking for more independence from glasses and contact lenses. We are excited to announce that the EVO Visian ICL Lens (which earned FDA approval in the United States on March 25, 2022), is now available for our patients in the Delaware Valley. In fact, on June 23, 2022 Dr. Jeffrey Boyd became the first ophthalmologist in the State of Delaware to be certified to implant the lens.
What Is the EVO Visian ICL Lens?
EVO Visian ICL is an Implantable Collamer® Lens that is designed to give you crisp, clear vision.1-4 Like LASIK or PRK, EVO Visian ICL uses a refractive surgery that can correct nearsightedness (myopia) with or without astigmatism. So, what sets ICL apart? ICL can correct myopia without removing any corneal tissue or contributing to dry eye syndrome.5 The EVO Visian ICL Lens is made of collamer, a biocompatible material that is flexible and works in harmony with your eye. The lens is implanted in a 15 to 20-minute procedure, and patients typically enjoy a quick recovery time.
Learn more about the EVO Visian ICL procedure at discovericl.com.
Benefits of the EVO Visian ICL Lens
- Can correct/reduce nearsightedness for a wide range of vision, including patients with prescriptions up to -20 diopters and astigmatism up to 4.0 D
- Provides excellent night vision4,6
- Suitable for patients with dry eye concerns5
- Great for patients with thin corneas, who may not be candidates for other vision correction procedures
- Designed for permanent vision correction, but removable by your doctor
- Has natural UV protection
- Once in place, you will not be able to feel or see the lens
- 15 to 20-minute procedure with quick recovery
If you are seeking freedom from glasses or contact lenses, the EVO Visian ICL may be right for you.
Ideal candidates are:
- Between the ages of 21 and 45
- Seeking treatment for nearsightedness (with or without astigmatism)
- Stable in their current prescription for at least one year
- Not currently pregnant or nursing
Contact Eye Care of Delaware to Learn More
Interested in learning more about vision correction with the EVO Visian ICL Lens? A free screening appointment is the best way to start the process and learn more about your vision correction options. Contact Eye Care of Delaware at (302) 454-8800 today!
References:
(1) Sanders D, Vukich J. Comparison of implantable collamer lens (ICL) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for Low Myopia. Cornea. 2006.
(2) Shin J, et al. Comparison of higher order aberrations after implantable Collamer lens implantation and wavefront-guide LASEK in high myopia. J Refract Surg. 2012; 28(2): 106-111.
(3) Igarashi A, et al. Visual Performance after implantable collamer lens implantation and wavefront-guided laser in situ keratomileusis for high myopia. Am J Ophthalmol. 2009.
(4) Martínez-Plazs E, López-Miguel A, López-De La Rosa A, et al. Effect of the EVO+ Visian Phakic Implantable Collamer Lens on Visual Performance and Quality of Vision and Life, Am J Ophthalmol 2021;226: 117–125.
(5) Naves J, et al. Diadenosine nucleotide measurements as dry-eye score in patients after LASIK and ICL surgery. Presented at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2012.
(6) Parkhurst G. A prospective comparison of phakic collamer lenses and wavefront-optimized laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis for correction of myopia. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2016.
Important Safety Information
The Visian ICL and EVO Visian ICL Lens is intended to correct/reduce nearsightedness between -3.0 up to -20.0 D and treat astigmatism from 1.0 D to 4.0 D. If you have nearsightedness within these ranges, Visian ICL and EVO Visian ICL surgery may improve your distance vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses. Because the Visian ICL and EVO Visian ICL corrects for distance vision, it does not eliminate the need for reading glasses; you may require them at some point, even if you have never worn them before. Since implantation of the Visian ICL and EVO Visian ICL is a surgical procedure, before considering Visian ICL and EVO Visian ICL surgery you should have a complete eye examination and talk with your eye care professional about Visian ICL and EVO Visian ICL surgery, especially the potential benefits, risks and complications. You should discuss the time needed for healing after surgery. Complications, although rare, may include need for additional surgical procedures, inflammation, loss of cells from the back surface of the cornea, increase in eye pressure and cataracts. You should NOT have Visian ICL and EVO Visian ICL surgery if your doctor determines that 1) the shape of your eye is not appropriate, 2) you do not meet the minimum endothelial cell density for your age at the time of implantation, or 3) your vision is not stable; or if you are pregnant or nursing. For additional information with potential benefits, risks and complications, please visit DiscoverICL.com.
