What EVO Visian ICL Can Do That LASIK Cannot

EVO Visian ICL Los Angeles

LASIK may still be the most recognizable name for the surgical correction of refractive errors, but it’s certainly not the only effective method. A growing number of patients are learning about EVO Visian ICL, an insertable lens implant that can correct myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism.  Millions of people have already had Visian ICL to correct their vision. As one of the nation’s foremost EVO Visian ICL doctors, Brian Boxer Wachler, MD, shares some of the advantages that ICL has over LASIK.   

No Corneal Tissue Removal

One of the main reasons that some patients are not good candidates for LASIK is that their corneas are too thin to remove additional corneal tissue and/or their prescription is too high for LASIK (think Coke bottle glasses). Fortunately, EVO Visian ICL does not involve removing corneal tissue, so the thickness of the patient’s cornea is not a factor. The fact that the cornea remains intact also makes patients better candidates for other potential eye surgeries that may be desired or necessary later in life.

UV Protection

Ultraviolet light exposure is bad not only for the skin but also the eyes. Unprotected sun exposure can lead to retinal degeneration, cataracts, and cancerous growths. While sunglasses are an important tool to block out UV rays, the collamer in EVO Visian ICL provides extra UV protection. That way, patients who leave their house without sunglasses are still minimizing their risks.

Avoiding Dry Eye

Chronic dry eye is a common eye condition characterized by itchy, burning eyes. Many ophthalmologists avoid performing LASIK on patients with dry eye because it can make the symptoms worse and cause additional discomfort. In fact, many people who did not previously have dry eye ended up developing dry eye symptoms for at least a couple of months after having LASIK. With EVO Visian ICL, patients are not at significant risk for dry eye flares after their procedure. Moreover, patients who already have dry eye can be good candidates for this EVO Visian ICL.

EVO Visian ICL Can Be Reversed

Although EVO Visian ICL is designed to last for the remainder of patient’s life, it can be reversed. In contrast, laser reshaping of the cornea is permanent and cannot be undone. While most patients will never have a need to undo the vision correction of an ICL, in situations where the patient’s prescription changes dramatically or a traumatic accident injures an eye, it is nice to have the option to remove the ICL.

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If you have moderate to severe nearsightedness that you would like to correct and see without your glasses and contact lenses, you may be a great candidate for EVO Visian ICL — even if you do not qualify for LASIK! To learn more about this treatment from the doctor who created Visian ICL in-office procedure rooms, please schedule a consultation by calling Dr. Brian at 310-860-1900.

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A BRIEF NOTE ABOUT DR. BRIAN

Throughout his highly respected career, cornea specialist Dr. Brian has never wavered with his integrity and dedication to always do the best for each and every patient - even in the face of adversity and peer pressure. Case in point: when he developed a procedure to treat a cornea condition known as Keratoconus. While other eye surgeons were entrenched in performing invasive and painful cornea transplants, Dr. Brian invented a new non-invasive procedure that prevented needing cornea transplants. He was shocked by the medical establishment being unwelcoming to his innovation because, as he later found out, his new procedure was preventing other eye surgeons from performing their lucrative cornea transplants. Dr. Brian persisted, went against the grain and didn’t give up because he believed in himself and in his procedure as it was in the best interest of patients. Eventually, he crossed paths with U.S. Olympic bobsled driver Steven Holcomb who had Keratoconus and became so depressed over it that he tried to commit suicide. Luckily, he survived. The United States Olympic team and his coaches found Dr. Brian and sent Steven to see him. Dr. Brian restored his vision to 20/20 which enabled Steven later win a historic Olympic gold medal for United States in bobsled - the first in 62 years! As a result, Dr. Brian was later invited to give a prestigious TEDx talk about his integrity and dedication to patients. You can watch his moving and inspiring TEDx talk here.

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