Step 1

It starts with a trip
to your doctor

to see if EVO ICL (EVO) is right for you.

Step 2

Precise
measurement

Your eyes are examined and precisely measured by your doctor to ensure each EVO lens is suited to your eye's personal characteristics.

Step 3

Ordering
the lenses

The doctor uses EVO lens software to assist in calculating, selecting, and ordering the proper customized lens.

Step 4

Button
of Collamer®

a soft, flexible and biocompatible material, unique to STAAR, is selected for you.

Step 5

Shaping
the lens

Next, it’s made into the shape of the EVO lens.

Step 6

Precision
milling arm

A precision milling arm is used to cut each lens to its exact specifications.

Step 7

Handcrafted
and polished

Then it is handcrafted and polished, tumbled and hydrated until it is exactly right.

Step 8

Rigorous testing
and inspection

Finally, each EVO lens undergoes rigorous testing and inspection to meet our premium standards.

Step 9

Delivery
to the doctor

The lenses are delivered to the doctor who has ordered them.

Step 10

Implantation
of the lens

The personalized EVO lenses are implanted by your doctor.

Step 11

EVO ICL

An evolution
in visual freedom

ICLs have been around for over 20 years and over 2 million lenses have been distributed worldwide. 99.4% of patients surveyed said they would have the procedure again.¹

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Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas dreamed of a day where he could live life uninhibited by his nearsightedness. Joe had the EVO procedure to correct his distance vision. See his story on how he broke free from the hassles of contacts and glasses.

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This information is presented in the public interest by STAAR Surgical™ to create awareness of options available for those with near-sightedness with or without astigmatism. Please consult your health care provider to determine which option is right for you.

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References

1Patient Survey, STAAR Surgical ICL Data Registry, 2018

2Sanders D. Vukich JA. Comparison of implantable collamer lens (ICL) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for Low Myopia. Cornea. 2006 Dec; 25(10):1139-46.

3Naves, J.S. Carracedo, G. Cacho-Babillo, I. Diadenosine Nucleotid Measurements as Dry-Eye Score in Patients After LASIK and ICL Surgery. Presented at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2012.

4Shoja, MR. Besharati, MR. Dry eye after LASIK for myopia: Incidence and risk factors. European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2007; 17(1): pp. 1-6.

5aLee, Jae Bum et al. Comparison of tear secretion and tear film instability after photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery , Volume 26 , Issue 9 , 1326 - 1331.

5bParkhurst, G. Psolka, M. Kezirian, G. Phakic intraocular lens implantantion in United States military warfighters: A retrospective analysis of early clinical outcomes of the Visian ICL. J Refract Surg. 2011;27(7):473-481.

*American Refractive Surgery Council