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Get EVO ICL in McAllen
If you’re ready to reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and traditional contact lenses, you have options. Particularly if you aren’t eligible for other vision correction procedures, one great choice might be the EVO implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery. During EVO ICL surgery, your eye surgeon can implant a microscopic lens called an ICL to provide clear vision. The implantable lens is made of collagen and formulated to harmonize with your immune system.
How Does the EVO ICL Procedure Work?
This procedure relies on the power of an ICL. An ICL is an implantable lens that can correct vision immediately. Before the lens implant procedure, you will undergo a thorough consultation with our team to ensure this is the right vision correction option for you. On the day of surgery, the area will be numbed to ensure optimal comfort, and you may be given a mild sedative. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a tiny opening in your corneal tissue, and the implantable contact lens will be placed behind your iris and in front of your natural lens. The biocompatible lens works in harmony with your immune system to provide visual freedom.
EVO ICL vs. Other Vision Correction Procedures
EVO ICL can be a great alternative for patients who cannot undergo LASIK surgery, particularly those with severe vision issues. EVO ICL can be more costly than LASIK, but it also corrects more types and severities of refractive errors. This surgical procedure might also be right for you if you have certain eye conditions, such as thin corneas or dry eye syndrome. The ICL is also meant to last a lifetime, meaning EVO ICL can provide longer-lasting results compared to LASIK, which generally lasts ten to fifteen years.
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Compared to light-adjustable lens and refractive lens exchange surgery, EVO ICL is a less invasive vision correction technology, with the natural lens remaining relatively untouched. However, EVO ICL cannot be used to correct cataracts.
The Benefits of EVO ICL Surgery
Improve Your Vision
This life-changing procedure can provide significantly clearer vision, giving you more freedom and improved quality of life.
Wear Glasses Less
With EVO ICL, you can achieve clearer vision without the growing costs of getting glasses and contact lenses.
Quick Recovery, Quick Procedure
This treatment is typically painless and quick, with patients returning to everyday life within a week and full recovery in one to three months.
Long-Term Results
An ICL is a durable lens meant to enhance your natural crystalline lens, with results lasting as long as a lifetime.
EVO ICL FAQs
EVO ICL relies on a surgically inserted lens made from biocompatible material meant to last a lifetime. With that in mind, the results of EVO ICL are meant to last. In addition, unlike other vision correction methods, EVO ICL is completely reversible, meaning you can always remove and replace the lens in case of future vision changes.
EVO ICL can be incredibly effective, especially for patients with severe nearsightedness or farsightedness. According to a study on the results of the procedure, EVO ICL provided 20/20 vision correction for more than 95% of patients, with more than 99% achieving results of 20/25 or better, with no major adverse effects experienced by any patients.
The cost of EVO ICL can vary widely depending on your location and the severity of your eye issues. The cost of the lenses alone can add up to as much as $1,500 per eye. Including the cost of the surgery and other expenses, your total cost can add up to as much as $8,000 per eye.
Typically, insurance coverage is determined based on what is considered medically necessary. Unfortunately, EVO ICL is generally considered an elective procedure. This means you probably won’t get insurance coverage for this care.