Full Contact Mom Keeps Up with ICL

What led me to ICL

I have dreamed of having eye surgery. My doctor tells me there is another option, ICL and he explained to us what it was. And I’m thinking… why have I never heard of this?

I feel like a big part of health is using what your body already has. ICL is completely in line with that because it’s keeping your eye completely intact.

Eve's day-to-day & where ICL helps most.

Full contact mom

As a mother, getting ready in the morning, you’re trying to do like fifty different things. You’re trying to get the baby ready, you’re trying to get yourself ready. I’ve never been more grateful for not having contacts or glasses at this point of my life.

On the mat

I try to bring as many women into Jiu Jitsu as possible. Into this self defense training and mindset because I knew what it did for me. Being an athlete and having vision issues is a huge inconvenience.

"It’s been over six years since I had my ICL lenses implanted and I still couldn’t be happier with my vision. Now, all I have to focus on is Jiu Jitsu, empowering women and being a mommy.”

I first discovered that I needed glasses in the fifth grade. I remember sitting in the back of my class and borrowing my friend's glasses and I put them on and said "I can see the chalkboard."

Nothing has been quite as challenging as being a mother and learning who this person is and how I can be the best mother for him. A big part of that is finding how I’m going to balance all these things in my life and still make him the priority that he is to me.

I’ve never been more grateful for not having contacts or glasses at this point of my life.

Questions with Eve

What do you do for a living?

I am a professional athlete and more importantly, a mom.

How long have you had problems with your vision?

I discovered my need for glasses in the 5th grade while sitting in the back of the classroom. I borrowed my friend’s glasses and I could actually see without squinting.

What’s your biggest pain point about contacts or glasses?

Being an athlete and having vision issues is a huge inconvenience. It really makes things challenging especially when it’s contact sports.

What about ICL helped make your decision?

I believe a big part of health is using what your body already has and just making it work for you, which is exactly what ICL does. My eye is still completely intact. My eye is still my eye.

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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.

Meet Jiu Jitsu Instructor Eve Torres Gracie

What led me to ICL

Eve's day-to-day & where ICL helps most.

Full contact mom

On the mat

"It’s been over six years since I had my ICL lenses implanted and I still couldn’t be happier with my vision. Now, all I have to focus on is Jiu Jitsu, empowering women and being a mommy.”

Questions with Eve

What do you do for a living?

How long have you had problems with your vision?

What’s your biggest pain point about contacts or glasses?

What about ICL helped make your decision?

Find a clinic now to schedule a consultation.

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