LASIK in Florida

Another vision-correcting procedure is Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). This surgery involves reshaping the cornea directly on the surface rather than through a flap, like LASIK. PRK is ideal for people with thin corneas or other corneal conditions.

We reshape the cornea with help from the WaveLight EX500 excimer laser after removing the outer layer of the cornea (epithelium). A contact lens bandage then goes over the treatment area to offer protection and comfort during the healing process. The recovery process for PRK is longer than LASIK, taking several days for the epithelium to regenerate and the eye to heal.

An implantable contact lens (ICL) is a lens placed inside of the eye. It differs from other intraocular lens implants because the natural lens does not need to be removed when placing the ICL. The lens tucks behind the iris, providing clearer vision.

If needed, an ICL can be removed and replaced if your refractive error changes with time.

Vision correction with the EVO ICL is an outpatient procedure that typically takes 20 to 30 minutes. After an initial exam with your ophthalmologist to determine that the EVO ICL is right for you, you will schedule your procedure. On the day of the procedure, your eyes will be numbed with an anesthetic eye drop and your refractive surgeon will implant the ICL between the iris (colored part of the eye) and the natural lens. Your surgeon will likely schedule a follow-up appointment the same day as the procedure.

Yes, the EVO ICL is intended to provide permanent vision correction, but it can be removed or upgraded by your surgeon.

No, patients should not feel the lens as it does not adhere to any structures within the eye and does not move once in place.

No, the EVO lens is placed behind your iris where only your eye doctor will be able to detect it. 

Any medical procedure has certain risks associated with it. Potential complications of the EVO ICL procedure, although rare, include inflammation, an increase in eye pressure, or the need for an additional procedure, like an ICL exchange. While these potential risks are mitigated as much as possible, they can all typically be addressed early and without long-term side effects.