Implantable Collamer™ Lenses
EVO ICL™ Surgery
Discover the clarity and comfort of EVO ICL™ at Rudd Vision, where exceptional vision correction transcends expectations. Situated in Puyallup and serving patients from Olympia to Tacoma and up to Seattle, WA, Dr. Jay Rudd and his skilled team elevate your eye care experience. At Rudd Vision, we pride ourselves on delivering premium services in a welcoming environment, ensuring a seamless journey to superior vision with the help of our dedicated professionals. Join us to experience a new horizon in eye care that’s unmatched in the region.
What is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL™ by STAAR Surgical is an FDA-approved Implantable Collamer™ Lens that is placed between the natural lens of the eye and the iris to improve a patient’s vision. The EVO ICL lens is biocompatible, which means that it works in harmony with the natural eye to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness (myopia) with or without astigmatism. Similar to glasses and contact lenses, EVO changes the way light is focused onto the retina to produce sharp, clear vision.1
How we can help
Benefits of EVO ICL
- Sharp, clear vision: With EVO, patients enjoy exceptional vision day and night without the hassles of glasses or contact lenses.2
- High rate of patient satisfaction: 99.4% of patients surveyed said they would have the EVO procedure again.3
- Suitable for patients with thin corneas: Patients who are not good candidates for laser vision correction due to thin corneas might qualify for EVO.4
- Additive technology: No corneal tissue is removed during the EVO ICL procedure.
- Good for patients with dry eye syndrome: EVO has been clinically shown not to cause or worsen dry eye syndrome.5
- Reversible: EVO is meant to be permanent, but it can be removed by an eye doctor if desired.
- Biocompatible: EVO works in harmony with the natural eye.
- Built-in UV protection
- A quick and safe procedure
- Short recovery time: Many patients return to work the next day.
Leaders in Vision Correction Surgery
Why Choose Rudd Vision for EVO ICL Surgery?
At Rudd Vision, we focus on more than just enhancing your vision; we aim to improve your quality of life. Led by Jay Rudd, M.D., we set a new standard for vision correction, combining advanced expertise with a personal approach.
- Unmatched Quality and Care: Our cutting-edge technology and Dr. Rudd’s meticulous skills as an eye surgeon ensure optimal vision correction surgery results.
- A Team Approach: Dr. Rudd and his dedicated team collaborate closely with your primary eye care provider to deliver a cohesive and comforting experience, making sure you feel informed and at ease from start to finish.
- An Exceptional Experience: Every visit is improved by our welcoming environment and the dedicated care of our team.
At Rudd Vision, it’s not just about the advanced EVO ICL™ procedure but your entire journey with us—characterized by compassion, understanding, and a deep commitment to your overall well-being.
Who is a Candidate for EVO ICL?
The best way to determine whether you are a good candidate for EVO surgery is to attend a consultation with Dr. Rudd. In general, ideal candidates for EVO ICL:
- Are ready to reduce or even eliminate their need for corrective eyewear
- Are between the ages of 21 and 45
- Have had a stable vision prescription for at least one year (less than 0.50 difference)
- Have moderate to high myopia (nearsightedness) with or without astigmatism
- Do not have a history of eye disease
Even if you have been told you don’t qualify for LASIK or other laser vision correction procedures due to thin corneas or other factors, you may still be a candidate for EVO ICL surgery.
Your Surgery
Preparing for EVO ICL Surgery
Your consultation with Dr. Rudd is key to feeling well-prepared for your EVO ICL procedure. Before this appointment, you will need to stop wearing contact lenses for a period of time, as this can change the shape of your cornea.
- Soft contact lenses should be removed for at least 3-5 days
- Hard contact lenses should be removed for at least 2 weeks
During your EVO ICL consultation, Dr. Rudd will perform a full eye exam and review of your medical history and eye health. He will help you learn more about the benefits of EVO so that you can make an informed decision about your vision correction.
Once you and Dr. Rudd have decided together that EVO is right for you, your vision correction surgery will be scheduled and you will receive detailed instructions for preparing for the procedure. These may include:
- Stopping use of some medications, vitamins, and/or supplements
Arriving at our vision center wearing no makeup, facial lotions, perfumes, or jewelry - Refraining from eating or drinking for a period of time before your procedure
- Making arrangements for transportation to and from your eye surgery
How it works
What to Expect During EVO ICL Surgery
EVO ICL surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure at our sterile Rudd Vision office based surgery suite (OBS). The EVO ICL procedure is quick and safe, usually completed in 20-30 minutes. Accounting for pre and post-operative care, you can expect to be at our center for about 2 hours.
Before your EVO ICL surgery begins, anesthetic eye drops will be applied to numb your eyes, and you may also be offered an oral sedative so that you feel relaxed. Your eyes will be dilated, and once you are comfortable, you will be escorted to our Rudd Vision OBS where you will be prepared for the procedure. Once your eye is numb, Dr. Rudd will make a very small incision at the edge of your cornea. Your EVO ICL will be positioned behind the colored part of your eye (the iris) and your eye’s lens.
Get back to your Every Day Life
Recovery After EVO ICL Surgery
You should notice an immediate improvement in your vision following your EVO procedure. Recovery after EVO ICL surgery is fast and comfortable, with many of our patients returning to work the very next day.
FAQs about EVO ICL
EVO, LASIK, and PRK are all safe and effective vision correction procedures, but there are some key differences. LASIK and PRK work by permanently reshaping the cornea to improve the way light is focused onto the retina. EVO ICL, on the other hand, is an additive technology that does not require the removal of any corneal tissue. Because of this, EVO may be a more suitable option for patients who have thin corneas, concerns about dry eye syndrome, or higher vision prescriptions that can’t be addressed through laser vision correction. This also means that EVO ICL can be removed by a doctor if desired.
Before EVO ICL surgery, your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic eye drops. You should not feel any pain, and the recovery period is typically comfortable.
No. EVO ICL is implanted behind the iris (the colored part of the eye) and is invisible once in position. You also won’t be able to feel your implantable collamer lens.
Because EVO ICL is considered to be elective (not medically necessary) refractive surgery, it is not typically covered by our patients’ insurance plans. However, we at Rudd Vision believe that everybody should have access to sharp, clear vision regardless of financial constraints. To help bring your dream of clear vision into reality, we can help you learn more about financing and payment options, including using your FSA or HSA funds to pay for EVO ICL surgery.
EVO ICL is designed for permanent vision correction for as long as you need it. EVO ICL can be removed by a doctor, typically done for patients having cataract surgery.
Contact Us
Ready to experience vision like never before? Embrace the future with EVO ICL at Rudd Vision, where your journey to clearer vision is enhanced by a care team that feels like family. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Rudd, the trusted choice for vision correction for patients from Olympia to Tacoma, and throughout Seattle, WA. Rediscover the world with clarity and confidence at Rudd Vision.
Book a Consultation1 Martínez-Plaza E, López-Miguel A, López-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. Accessed April 25, 2024.
2 Martínez-Plaza E, López-Miguel A, López-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. Accessed April 25, 2024.
3 Packer M. The Implantable Collamer Lens with a central port: review of the literature. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018;12:2427-2438. Accessed April 25, 2024.
4 Parkhurst GD, Psolka M, Kezirian GM. 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. Accessed April 25, 2024.
5 Ganesh S, Brar S, Pawar A. Matched population comparison of visual outcomes and patient satisfaction between 3 modalities for the correction of low to moderate myopic astigmatism. Clin Ophthalmol. 2017;11:1253-1263. Accessed April 25, 2024.
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