How Does the EVO Visian ICL Stack Up to LASIK?

With so many other vision correction procedures on the market, it can be challenging to understand their differences. But how does the EVO Visian ICL stack up when it’s compared to LASIK?

LASIK and the EVO Visian ICL share some similarities but are very different procedures. LASIK involves permanently reshaping the cornea to correct refractive errors.

Unlike the EVO Visian ICL, LASIK can correct all refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The EVO ICL is not FDA-approved for correcting farsightedness at this time.

A critical component of LASIK is that it creates a flap in the cornea that acts as a natural bandage on the eye during the healing process. But to do this safely, you must have thick enough corneas to remove any tissue from the cornea and reshape it.

You won't qualify for the procedure if your corneas are too thin, which you will find out during a LASIK consultation. The EVO Visian ICL differs because no flap is created in the cornea, or any tissue removed during the procedure.

Instead, the EVO Visian ICL is an additive lens inserted into your eye in addition to your natural lens. Because it does not sever any nerves in the cornea or cause tissue damage, the EVO Visian ICL is often a better choice for patients with thinner corneas.

It's also well-suited for patients with dry eye syndrome or chronically dry eye eyes. Combine that with the fact that the EVO Visian ICL provides patients with exceptionally clear vision, and it's easy to see why it's become such a popular vision correction procedure.