When it comes to vision correction, people have a variety of options. LASIK surgery, glasses, and traditional contact lenses are all well-known, but there’s another option: EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). These lenses work in harmony with your eyes and can offer a permanent fix for vision problems without the hassle of glasses or contacts. In a recent article by Allure, we hear the inspiring story of a woman who wore contacts and glasses 99.9% of the time, and without them couldn’t recognize even her closest of friends. As her prescription continued to get stronger, the pain of glasses continued to grow. Her glasses were so heavy that they left red marks on her nose, and throbbing pain behind her ears. She decided they had held her back long enough, and she moved forward with EVO ICL after she found out she was not a good candidate for LASIK (Allure, 2025).  Is EVO ICL the right choice for you? Let’s explore what implantable Collamer lenses are and why they’re the future of vision correction.

EVO ICL is designed to correct nearsightedness, with and without astigmatism. The lens is placed behind the iris (colored part of your eye) and in front of the natural crystalline lens to improve your vision. You can think of it as having a lens, similar to a contact lens, implanted directly into your eye—so you can enjoy life without the daily hassle.

There are several reasons why people might consider ICLs over other vision correction methods:

• No need for daily maintenance: Unlike traditional contacts, ICLs don’t require daily removal or cleaning, but they can be removed by your doctor in the future if needed.
• Clear vision: Once implanted, they offer long lasting results providing clear and sharp vision, even at night.
• Great for patients that are not LASIK candidates: Unlike LASIK, ICLs don’t require reshaping of the cornea, making them a great option for individuals who aren’t eligible for LASIK due to thin corneas.

At Commonwealth Eye Surgery we prioritize affordability to ensure our patients have best opportunity to achieve clear vision without the financial stress. The woman featured in the Allure article was initially hesitant to move forward with the procedure due to the cost. But when she discussed the price of the procedure with others, she received the same response every time: it was a small price to pay for restoring her vision! Overt time, EVO ICL can actually be more affordable than glasses and contacts, and we offer financing options and payment plans to help ease the financial burden.

EVO ICL is an exciting development in the world of vision correction, with more than 2,000,000 lenses distributed worldwide. If you’re looking for a long-term, low-maintenance alternative to glasses and contacts, EVO might be the solution for you.

Call us at (859) 765-7578 to schedule your FREE consultation and take the first step toward clearer vision with EVO ICL!

For more information on EVO ICL from a patient firsthand, visit the article from Allure (https://www.allure.com/story/implantable-contact-lenses?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=flipboard/magazine/Flipboard+Picks).