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ICL surgery is a lens-based refractive surgery alternative that corrects poor vision by introducing an intraocular lens to the eye instead of altering the shape of the cornea, as with LASIK surgery or Photorefactive Keratectomy (PRK).
An Implantable Collamer Lens or ICL is essentially a contact lens that is implanted in the eye. It is an artificial lens that works in harmony with your eye to correct your vision. The lens is implanted into the eye, right behind the iris, during a 20-30 minute procedure. The implantable collamer lens (ICL) is a great vision correction choice for patients with thin corneas or dry eye and who have moderate to severe nearsightedness (-2.50 to -20.0), with or without astigmatism.
The EVO® ICL™ (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an advanced soft-material lens, slightly smaller than a typical contact lens. It provides UV protection and permanent vision correction while giving patients a quality of vision that is sharper and clearer than can be achieved with glasses or contacts.
The EVO® ICL™ is meant to remain in place as long as you are satisfied with your vision. A doctor can remove the lenses without compromising your vision, if your vision changes or you’d simply like to remove them.
ICL surgery is a lens-based refractive surgery alternative that corrects poor vision by introducing an intraocular lens to the eye instead of altering the shape of the cornea, as with LASIK surgery or Photorefactive Keratectomy (PRK).
An Implantable Collamer Lens or ICL is essentially a contact lens that is implanted in the eye. It is an artificial lens that works in harmony with your eye to correct your vision. The lens is implanted into the eye, right behind the iris, during a 20-30 minute procedure. The implantable collamer lens (ICL) is a great vision correction choice for patients with thin corneas or dry eye and who have moderate to severe nearsightedness (-2.50 to -20.0), with or without astigmatism.
The EVO® ICL™ (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an advanced soft-material lens, slightly smaller than a typical contact lens. It provides UV protection and permanent vision correction while giving patients a quality of vision that is sharper and clearer than can be achieved with glasses or contacts.
The EVO® ICL™ is meant to remain in place as long as you are satisfied with your vision. A doctor can remove the lenses without compromising your vision, if your vision changes or you’d simply like to remove them.
Hear Ashley’s story of ICL surgery with ICON Eyecare.
The EVO ICL is a great option for many patients looking to correct their nearsightedness. If your doctor determines that ICL may be a good fit for you and your eye’s needs, you’ll be scheduled for a pre-operative appointment where we’ll use our suite of technology to get an accurate measurement of your eyes (from the front to the back) and assess your prescription. It’s important that we get these measurements to ensure the size of the ICL lens is just the right fit for you!
The ICL procedure is an outpatient procedure and is performed on both eyes on the same day. The procedure typically takes about 20 minutes but you’ll be in the surgery center for a bit longer for recovery. Recovery from the ICL procedure is minimally invasive with most patients noticing improvements in their vision almost immediately after surgery and returning to their normal activities 24 to 48 hours after surgery. However, complete visual improvement can take up to 10 days, and full recovery can take around four weeks. Talk to your surgeon about any specific questions and concerns you may have, and follow post-operative instructions.
Dr. Eva Kim is the #1 Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgeon in Colorado and was one of the first surgeons in the United States to be EVO ICL™ certified. ICON Eyecare is also the only provider in the state to use ArcScan’s Insight® 100 technology to precisely fit your ICL.
ICON Eyecare is proud to utilize ArcScan’s Insight® 100, an advanced tool used during surgical planning to confirm candidacy for ICL surgery and provide extremely precise measurements of the inside of the eye. The measurements are required to help your ICON surgeon precisely determine the correct size of your ICL. The technology has been in development for 20 years and is now only available in Colorado at ICON Eyecare.
What a great experience! I recently had ICL surgery performed by Dr. Kim and the experience was amazing.
Dr. Kim completed my ICL procedure and I couldn’t be happier! I woke up the day after my procedure and have 20/20 vision! I am so happy Dr. Kim did my ICL!
I had ICL surgery and it was the best choice I have ever made. For the first time in my life, I can see clearly without having to put contacts in or wear glasses.
The EVO ICL procedure is about 20 to 30 minutes total. To prepare for the eye surgery, you will be given eye drops and other medications. Once in surgery, your surgeon will create a small opening for lens implantation. The lens is carefully folded and inserted through that small incision opening. Your surgeon will then carefully position the lens based on your eye’s anatomy. Simple as that!
The cost of ICL surgery can vary depending on several factors, but it typically ranges from $3,500 to $5,000 per eye.
Vision correction with the EVO ICL is an outpatient procedure that typically takes 20 to 30 minutes. After an initial exam with your ophthalmologist to determine that the EVO ICL is right for you, you will schedule your procedure. On the day of the procedure, your eyes will be numbed with an anesthetic eye drop and your refractive surgeon will implant the ICL between the iris (colored part of the eye) and the natural lens. Your surgeon will likely schedule a follow-up appointment the same day as the procedure.
No, patients should not feel the lens as it does not adhere to any structures within the eye and does not move once in place.
No, the EVO lens is placed behind your iris where only your eye doctor will be able to detect it.
ICL is essentially a contact lens implanted in the eye, whereas LASIK surgery uses lasers to reshape the cornea.
Ideal candidates are typically between the ages of 21-45 with a stable vision prescription. Talk to your eye care doctor to determine if you are a good candidate for Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery.