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New upgrade for ICL: available for people with astigmatism

Bye bye LASIK!?

There is no doubt that ICL is a wonderful option for young patients with vision correction needs. Here’s a short list of the advantages of EVO ICL:

  • Cochrane reports better vision in all ranges
  • Wider range of treatment , even quicker recovery of vision
  • Doesn’t mess up the cornea
  • No dryness
  • No ectasia
  • And its reversible!

At VLEC, we have been using EVO ICL for over one year and the results are oustanding. Many very happy patients!

We can remove the ICL in your 50s when you need reading glasses and place a multifocal lens in the eye. It’s a game changer for sure.

Dr. John F. Blaylock

Good news for people with myopia and astigmatism

STAAR Surgical announced the Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada approved the EVO Visian toric ICL for distribution in Canada. We are happy to provide this new technology to our patients. The EVO toric ICL for myopia and astigmatism gives 20/20 vision to people, with a broad spherical power range of –3 D to –18 D and cylinder power range of 1 D to 6 D. It outperforms LASIK and PRK with better vision and no corneal surgery. No dry eye and is even reversible.

Contact us today to discuss
604-504-3937
info@vlec.ca

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