EVO ICL in Tampa Bay, Sebring, Brooksville & Gainesville
The EVO Implantable Collamer® Lens is a premium alternative to LASIK for nearsighted patients. Instead of reshaping your cornea, it adds a thin, flexible lens inside the eye — like a built-in contact lens you never have to handle. It is removable, does not cause dry eye, and delivers sharp, high-definition vision even in low light.
What Is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL is an implantable lens that corrects nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism. In a quick, minimally invasive procedure, the lens is placed between your iris — the colored part of the eye — and your natural crystalline lens, where it stays invisible to you and everyone else.
Unlike LASIK, which permanently reshapes corneal tissue, EVO ICL adds to your eye rather than removing from it. Nothing is cut away, no corneal tissue is lost, and the lens can be removed by your surgeon if your vision needs ever change.
Why patients choose EVO ICL:
- Excellent for higher prescriptions LASIK can't treat
- A strong option for thin corneas or chronic dry eye
- Sharp, high-definition vision, including at night
- Removable — the procedure is reversible
- The lens is made of Collamer, a biocompatible material with UV protection
Is EVO ICL Right for You?
You may be a great candidate for EVO ICL if you:
- Are between 21 and 45 years old
- Have a stable prescription
- Are nearsighted, from -3.0D to -20.0D
- Have astigmatism between 1.0D and 4.0D
If you don't meet every criterion, don't worry — at Newsom Eye we match you with the right vision solution, whether that's Custom LASIK, PRK or a lens-based option. Many EVO ICL patients come to us after being told elsewhere that they weren't candidates for laser vision correction.
Told you're not a LASIK candidate?
High prescriptions, thin corneas and dry eye rule many people out of LASIK — and are exactly the situations EVO ICL was designed for. One evaluation will tell you which option fits your eyes.
Schedule an ICL ConsultationWhat Happens During the EVO ICL Procedure?
EVO ICL is an outpatient procedure performed in our AAAHC-accredited surgery centers.
Your lens is made for your eye
Detailed measurements at your consultation determine the exact power and size of your EVO ICL, which is manufactured specifically for you.
The lens is placed through a micro-incision
With the eye numbed by drops, your surgeon folds the ultra-thin lens and places it through a tiny opening, positioning it behind the iris. No corneal tissue is removed.
You see clearly, quickly
Most patients notice dramatically improved vision within a day, and the lens is invisible — nobody can tell it's there, including you.
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EVO ICL patientEVO ICL Frequently Asked Questions
What is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL is an implantable Collamer lens that corrects nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism. It is placed between the iris and your natural crystalline lens in a quick, minimally invasive outpatient procedure.
How is EVO ICL different from LASIK?
LASIK permanently reshapes corneal tissue. EVO ICL adds a thin, flexible lens inside the eye without removing corneal tissue, which makes it a strong option for higher prescriptions, thinner corneas and patients prone to dry eye. It is also removable, so the procedure is reversible.
Who is a candidate for EVO ICL?
Good candidates are generally between 21 and 45 years old with a stable prescription, nearsightedness from -3.0D to -20.0D and astigmatism between 1.0D and 4.0D. A consultation at Newsom Eye confirms whether EVO ICL or another option is the best fit.
Can anyone see the lens?
No. The EVO ICL sits behind the iris, so it is invisible to you and to everyone else. You cannot feel it in the eye.
Does EVO ICL cause dry eye?
No. Because EVO ICL works with your natural eye and does not remove corneal tissue or affect the corneal nerves the way laser procedures can, it does not cause dry eye syndrome.
Is EVO ICL permanent?
The lens is designed to stay in place indefinitely, but unlike LASIK it can be removed by your surgeon if your vision needs change.
Where is EVO ICL performed?
EVO ICL procedures are performed in Newsom Eye's AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery centers, with consultations available at our Sebring, Carrollwood, South Tampa, Brooksville and Gainesville offices.
Five Convenient Florida Locations
Sebring
4211 US Highway 27 NSebring, FL 33870(863) 385-1544
Carrollwood
13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 200Tampa, FL 33618(813) 908-2020
South Tampa
113 S Armenia AveTampa, FL 33609(813) 908-2020
Brooksville
14543 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613(352) 596-4030
Gainesville
2521 NW 41 StGainesville, FL 32606(352) 377-7733
Ready for life without glasses or contacts?
Find out whether EVO ICL is right for your eyes with a consultation at Newsom Eye.