EVO ICL Implantable Lens Surgery
ModelWhy Vision Correction Matters
EVO ICL corrects vision by adding a lens rather than reshaping the cornea: nothing is removed, and the lens can be taken out again if your eyes ever change. For strong prescriptions and thin corneas it is often the better procedure, not the fallback. At Global LASIK and Cataract, Dr. Bavand Youssefzadeh and our clinical team select every lens size from your eye’s internal measurements.
Very strong prescriptions are the ones that constrain daily life most: the ones where glasses are thick, contacts are essential, and a lost lens on vacation is a genuine problem.
They are also the prescriptions where LASIK removes the most corneal tissue. EVO ICL sidesteps that trade-off entirely by removing no corneal tissue, which is why it is frequently the safer option at high correction.
ModelWhat Is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL is an advanced vision correction procedure that uses a tiny, flexible lens made of Collamer, a biocompatible material designed to work naturally with your eye. The lens is placed just behind your iris and in front of your natural lens. It is invisible to others and undetectable to you.
The procedure typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes per eye, and most patients see clearly within a day. Because no corneal tissue is removed, the lens is removable.
How EVO ICL Works
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Comprehensive Evaluation
We measure the internal dimensions of the eye so the lens is sized to your anatomy rather than approximated.
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Gentle Lens Placement
The folded Collamer lens is inserted through a micro-incision and positioned behind the iris, where it unfolds into place.
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Quick Recovery
Most patients see clearly the next day and return to normal activities within 24–48 hours.
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Life With Clear Vision
Sharp, stable vision with no corneal tissue removed, and a lens that can be exchanged or removed if needed.
Why Patients Choose EVO ICL
- Treats high prescriptions beyond the safe range for LASIK
- No corneal tissue is removed, and the lens is removable
- An excellent option for thin corneas or chronic dry eye
- Built-in UV protection within the Collamer material
- Sharp, stable vision
- Lens size selected from your eye’s internal measurements
ModelCandidacy and what to expect
You may be an excellent EVO ICL candidate if you:
- Are between 21 and 45 with a stable prescription
- Are moderately to highly nearsighted, with or without astigmatism
- Have thin corneas or dry eye that make LASIK inadvisable
- Want a correction that can be reversed if your eyes change
Adequate space between the iris and the natural lens is essential. We measure this at consultation, and it is the single factor that most often decides the answer.
The eye is numbed with drops and you are lightly sedated. Treatment typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes per eye, and your surgeon discusses whether both eyes are treated on the same day.
A friend or family member drives you home, and we see you the next morning. Most patients are already seeing clearly at that visit.
Drops are used for a few weeks. Swimming and heavy exercise are restricted briefly while the incision seals.
Vision is typically sharp within twenty-four hours and remains stable, since no corneal tissue has been removed.
The lens is invisible from the outside and cannot be felt. No maintenance is required.
If your eyes change substantially later, or if you need cataract surgery in the future, the lens can simply be removed.
Every EVO ICL size is selected from your eye’s internal measurements, which helps keep vault height correct.
Because we offer LASIK, EVO ICL and RLE, the recommendation is based on your eye rather than the one procedure on offer.
Care is available in English, Spanish, Armenian, Farsi and Vietnamese, at four offices across Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Affordable Financing Options
EVO ICL is an elective procedure. We provide a written quote before you commit that explains what is included, then spread it across flexible monthly payments designed to fit nearly any budget.
0% interest financing up to 18 months on LASIK and up to 24 months on cataract surgery and lens replacement, subject to credit approval.
Take the Next Step
A strong prescription does not rule out life without glasses; it usually just rules out one particular procedure.
Meet with Dr. Youssefzadeh and our clinical team to find out whether your eye has the internal space EVO ICL needs.
ModelFrequently Asked Questions
The EVO ICL is a soft, flexible lens placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens, to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. No corneal tissue is removed, and the lens can be taken out if your needs change.
LASIK reshapes the cornea; the ICL adds a lens, and no corneal tissue is removed and no flap is made. That makes the ICL an option for patients with thin corneas, high prescriptions or dry eye who are not good LASIK candidates.
Adults roughly 21 to 45 with a stable prescription between about -3 and -20 diopters of nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism, and enough space inside the eye for the lens. The consultation measures that space precisely.
It is designed to stay in the eye indefinitely, and there is no maintenance. Unlike laser surgery it is also removable: the lens can be removed or exchanged if your vision needs change in the future, for example at the time of cataract surgery.
The procedure takes about 15 to 20 minutes per eye and most patients see well within a day. Drops continue for a few weeks. Because no corneal tissue is removed and no flap is made, dry eye is less of an issue than after LASIK.
Yes, the lens itself makes the ICL more expensive than LASIK. You receive a written quote at your consultation, and 0% interest financing is available; the team explains the terms. The ICL is an eligible FSA and HSA expense.
EVO ICL FAQs
Get quick answers to the most common questions about EVO ICL, how the lens sits in the eye, how it compares to LASIK, and what recovery involves.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Whether a procedure is right for you is decided at an eye examination, and individual results vary. Read our medical disclaimer.