While LASIK is a widely popular vision correction procedure, the EVO ICL offers more advantages to some patients. The right procedure for you depends on several factors, including your visual needs, medical history, and lifestyle.
Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of EVO ICL over LASIK.
What is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL is a procedure that can correct nearsightedness with or without astigmatism. The EVO ICL is implanted between the iris and the eye’s natural lens.
Implanting the lens is minimally invasive and takes approximately 20-30 minutes per eye. Recovery times are very short, and many EVO ICL patients experience clear, crisp 20/20 vision as soon as the day after the procedure.
The lens used for EVO ICL is made of a collagen-based, biocompatible material called collamer, which is very thin and flexible. Once implanted, it adheres seamlessly to the eye and is completely unnoticeable.
Patients typically enjoy crystal-clear vision for decades and no longer need to rely on glasses and contacts.
What is LASIK?
LASIK is a vision correction procedure that treats nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea with specialized lasers. This popular procedure has helped millions achieve clearer vision and reduce their dependence on visual aids.
During the procedure, your LASIK surgeon makes a small flap in the cornea, then folds it back and reshapes the tissue underneath with a laser. They then fold the flap back over the eye to act as a bandage while you heal.
LASIK patients can expect to experience similar visual results to EVO ICL patients, but the procedures have a few key differences.
What are the Advantages of EVO ICL Over LASIK?
EVO ICL offers several unique advantages to LASIK and other vision correction procedures, including:
Suitable For Severe Nearsightedness
Unlike LASIK, EVO ICL can correct the vision of individuals with severe nearsightedness. EVO ICL is suitable for people with up to -20 diopters of nearsightedness, which is outside the range that LASIK can correct.
However, patients with farsightedness are not good candidates for the EVO ICL.
Doesn’t Disturb the Cornea
EVO ICL implantation does not involve removing or reshaping any corneal tissue. This means that patients with thin corneas who are not qualified for LASIK often make great candidates for the EVO ICL.
It’s Reversible
One key benefit of EVO ICL is that it is reversible. The implanted lens can be removed at any time by your eye doctor, giving you more peace of mind going into your procedure.
Doesn’t Contribute to Dry Eye
Dry eye is a common side effect of LASIK. It is caused by incidental damage to cornea nerves when the cornea is reshaped during the procedure.
Because implanting EVO ICL does not disturb the cornea, it won’t cause dry eye. It is also a suitable procedure for people who have severe dry eye.
Quicker Recovery Times
While both EVO ICL and LASIK are minimally invasive procedures, the recovery time for EVO ICL is typically shorter than that for LASIK. The incision used to implant the lens is self-sealing and heals independently with minimal discomfort.
While both EVO ICL and LASIK offer crisp, clear vision and reduced reliance on glasses and contacts, EVO ICL is the better choice for some people. If you have severe nearsightedness, thin corneas, dry eye, or want a reversible vision correction option, EVO ICL could be the right procedure to upgrade your vision and improve your quality of life.
Do you want to learn more about correcting your vision with the EVO ICL or LASIK? Schedule an appointment at Rosenthal Eye Surgery in Long Island, NY, today to find out whether you’re a good candidate!
