EVO ICL
For patients who don't qualify for or don't want laser vision correction, glasses and contacts may feel like the only path to clear vision.
EVO ICL gives patients a permanent vision correction option without removing corneal tissue.
The first in Rhode Island to perform EVO ICL, Galler Eyecare Associates continues to offer this service to our Providence, RI, patients.
After struggling with poor eyesight since childhood, Joe Jonas now has 20/20 vision thanks to the EVO ICL.
What Is EVO ICL?
The EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) placed between your iris and cornea. This form of vision correction works similarly to a removable contact lens to help correct vision in patients with nearsightedness or astigmatism. However, unlike traditional contact lenses the EVO ICL is a permanent solution to vision problems.
We Were the First To Offer Providence EVO ICL
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Dr. Galler was the first doctor in Rhode Island to offer EVO ICL as a method of vision correction and continues to treat Providence patients with this form of vision correction.
The Process of EVO ICL
EVO ICL has been an effective method of vision correction since 1992.
EVO ICL vs. LASIK
EVO ICL may be right for you if you don't qualify for LASIK or are nervous about a laser vision correction procedure. Here are some key differences between the two procedures:
| Feature | EVO ICL | LASIK |
| No Corneal Tissue Removed | ✓ | X |
| 20-30 Minute Procedure | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clear Vision Results | ✓ | ✓ |
| Treats Thin Corneas | ✓ | X |
| Has UV Protection | ✓ | X |
| Reversable by a Doctor | ✓ | X |
| Dry Eyes Are Not a Symptom | ✓ | X |
Past Patients Recommend EVO ICL
"99.4% of patients surveyed would have the procedure again." Patient Survey, STAAR Surgical ICL Data Registry, 2018
