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What is EVO ICL Lens?
EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) designed to correct nearsightedness with and without astigmatism. The small flexible lens is placed behind the iris (the colored part of the eye) and in front of the natural crystalline lens in order to improve vision. It’s like having your doctor implant a lens similar to a contact lens into your eye so you can live without the daily hassles and maintenance of typical contact lenses.
Empire Eye and Laser Center is proud to be the first in Bakersfield to make this revolutionary vision correction procedure available to our patients. If you’re ready for sharp, clear vision all day and night, schedule a FREE consultation to find out if EVO ICL is right for you.
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EVO ICL Procedure - What to Expect
EVO ICL lens is made of biocompatible Collamer material that works in harmony with your eye. Your eye doctor will create a small opening in your cornea that will be used to insert and position the EVO ICL. For most patients, the procedure is virtually painless with numbing eye drops and it typically takes less than 20 – 30 minutes. Patients typically experience improved vision right away and a quick recovery time.
Easy 20-30 Minutes Procedure
Pre-Op Eye Exam
Eye Drops Administered
Small Incision
Lens Insertion and Positioning
Post Op & Check-Up
Benefits of EVO ICL
• Provides clear, sharp vision1,2
• 20 to 30-minute procedure
• Quick recovery time
• Removable by your doctor
• Offers UV protection
• Not visible once in place
• Can treat nearsightedness with or without astigmatism
• For patients who may not be candidates for LASIK or other vision correction procedures due to thin corneas3,4
• Does not cause dry eye syndrome
• Excellent vision both day and night
• Over 2 million ICLs distributed worldwide
• 99.4% of patients surveyed would have the EVO lens procedure again
• Not visible once in place
• Can treat nearsightedness with or without astigmatism
Cost and Financing for EVO ICL
The cost of an EVO ICL procedure can vary depending on your personalized treatment plan. Many EVO ICL patients look forward to spending less in the long run with the EVO ICL compared to the continued costs of contacts and glasses. Ask about financing options and payment plans that may be available for your EVO ICL procedure.
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Is EVO ICL Right for Me?
EVO ICL is well-suited for a wide variety of people. Ideal candidates for EVO ICL are aged 21 to 45 with nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism, and have maintained a stable prescription for at least one year. If you are seeking a solution to decrease or eliminate the cost and frustration of traditional contacts or glasses, EVO may be your answer. Contact us to discuss if EVO ICL is right for you.
EVO Visian ICL
The EVO Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an implant that corrects vision without removing any corneal tissues.
LASIK
LASIK is a two-step laser vision correction procedure where a flap is made on the surface of the eye called the cornea, and the underlying layers are reshaped with an excimer laser to correct vision.
PRK
PRK is a laser vision correction procedure similar to LASIK but no corneal flap is created. The top layer of the cornea called the epithelium is removed, and the underlying tissue is reshaped to correct vision.
Which Option is Right for Me?
This chart breaks down the general candidacy guidelines for each vision correction procedure. During your initial consultation, we will discuss your measurements and help you make the right choice depending on your unique vision.
EVO ICL |
LASIK |
PRK |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Nearsightedness | Moderate to Severe | Mild to Moderate | Mild to Moderate |
| Farsightedness | No | Yes | Yes |
| Astigmatism | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thin Cornea | Yes | Limited | Limited |
The Best Vision Correction Surgery in Bakersfield
At Empire Eye and Laser Center, we are committed to the best surgical results with the best quality of care. Our highly experienced, award-winning Bakersfield vision correction specialists, Dr. Chang and Dr. Kao, understand that meticulous attention to detail is of utmost importance. From the very beginning, our refractive team is here to answer your questions and carefully explain the entire process.
Dr. Chang and Dr. Kao believe that good patient-surgeon communication is the cornerstone of a positive and memorable experience. Our surgeons and refractive team will perform multiple measurements of your eyes in the course of your consults and will perform careful examinations to ensure that you will have excellent results. They will assess the stability of your refraction and determine your current refractive state. Empire Eye and Laser Center’s experienced refractive surgeons will personally check and double-check (and triple-check) your measurements, so you can rest assured that the correct treatment will be performed on your eyes.
Whether you’re absolutely ready to get rid of your glasses or contact lenses, or if you just want to find out if you would be a good candidate for vision correction, come see how Empire Eye and Laser Center provides “Quality worth Experiencing.”
Meet Your Surgeons
Daniel H. Chang, M.D.
Daniel H. Chang, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who graduated with honors from the California Institute of Technology. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Emory University, and finished a prestigious cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Minnesota Eye Consultants.
Andrew A. Kao, M.D.
Andrew A. Kao, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist who returned to his native Bakersfield to practice ophthalmology at Empire Eye and Laser Center in 2016. He was valedictorian from Stockdale High in 2001 and went on to graduate with honors from UC Berkeley. He received his medical degree from UC San Francisco. He next completed a fellowship in ocular pathology at the top eye hospital in the country, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.
Meet Your Surgeons
Daniel H. Chang, M.D.
Daniel H. Chang, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who graduated with honors from the California Institute of Technology. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Emory University, and finished a prestigious cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Minnesota Eye Consultants.
Andrew A. Kao, M.D.
Andrew A. Kao, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist who returned to his native Bakersfield to practice ophthalmology at Empire Eye and Laser Center in 2016. He was valedictorian from Stockdale High in 2001 and went on to graduate with honors from UC Berkeley. He received his medical degree from UC San Francisco. He next completed a fellowship in ocular pathology at the top eye hospital in the country, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The EVO Visian ICL lens is intended to correct/reduce nearsightedness between -3.0 D up to -20.0 D and treat astigmatism from 1.0 D to 4.0 D. If you have nearsightedness within these ranges, EVO Visian ICL surgery may improve your distance vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses. Because the 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 EVO Visian ICL is a surgical procedure, before considering EVO Visian ICL surgery you should have a complete eye examination and talk with your eye care professional about 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 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, 3) you have moderate to severe glaucoma, 4) your vision is not stable; or 5) if you are pregnant or nursing.
For additional information with potential benefits, risks and complications please visit DiscoverICL.com
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3. Parkhurst G, Psolka M, Kezirian G. Phakic intraocular lens implantation in United States military warfighters: A retrospective analysis of early clinical outcomes of the Visian ICL. J Refract Surg. 2011;27(7):473-481
4. Gimbel H, et al. Management of myopic astigmatism with phakic intraocular lens implantation. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Volume 28, Issue 5, 883 – 886.
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6. Martinez-Plazs E, Lopez-Miguel A, Lopez-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
