EVO ICL is an implantable collamer lens that’s placed in your eye behind the iris. Collamer is a biocompatible material that works in harmony with your eye’s natural chemistry.
Unlike other vision correction procedures, EVO ICL does not involve removing or reshaping any part of the eye. Instead, the EVO ICL is an additive lens that provides crystal-clear vision without altering your eye.
Think of it like a permanent contact lens that, rather than sitting on the surface of your eye, instead sits between the iris and natural lens. You won’t be able to see or feel the implant in your eye, as it works seamlessly to enhance your natural eyesight and provide you with greater visual freedom than ever before.
When the people who work here trust EVO ICL for their own eyes, that confidence speaks volumes.
The EVO ICL is an excellent alternative to vision correction if you’ve been told you don’t qualify for LASIK. You may be a good fit for the EVO ICL if:
Your EVO ICL surgeon will begin your procedure by applying anesthetic drops to numb your eyes, ensuring you’re completely comfortable throughout. Then, they will make a small incision along the edge of your cornea and insert the EVO ICL.
They will repeat this process on your other eye, with the whole procedure taking about 30 minutes. No stitches or sutures are needed, as the incisions heal quickly on their own over the following days.
Most patients notice vision improvements after just one day of healing and can return to normal activities with their eye doctor’s approval. Then, you can enjoy decades of crisp, clear vision, free from the hassles of glasses and contacts!
James Loden, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in refractive procedures like LASIK and EVO ICL, as well as cataract surgery with advanced lifestyle lenses. Dr. Loden is carrying on the family tradition set by his father, Dr. James P. Loden, a nationally recognized eye surgeon.
Katie Mills, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgeries. Dr. Mills received her Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans.
Terrence Doherty, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist, a fellowship-trained LASIK surgeon, and has served as one of Loden Vision Centers’ primary refractive and cataract surgery specialists since 2007. Upon receiving his medical degree, summa cum laude, from St. Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Terrence Doherty completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Nicholas Hackett, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgeries, including EVO ICL. He attended medical school and ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.
At Loden Vision Centers, our mission is to uniquely provide the most advanced vision technology and the best possible care, while exceeding our patients’ expectations in every way. This has been and remains our guiding light since we opened the doors to our first location in Nashville in 1999.
There are now five convenient locations in and around the greater Nashville area, including our state-of-the-art Music City Surgery Center in Goodlettsville, allowing us to provide advanced procedures like EVO ICL to more patients while maintaining our high degree of excellence in vision care for which Loden Vision Centers has become known throughout Tennessee.
“Dr. Loden did absolutely wonderful on my surgery, and I expected no different. The whole staff was so gentle and kind. I was a little nervous at first but they made me feel at home. I had a little bit of hazy vision, as Dr. Loden said I would, but that didn’t stop me from seeing 20/15 one day post op!! I highly recommend you get your refractive surgery at Loden Vision Centers!”
“My entire experience at Loden Vision Centers was amazing. I was referred by my eye doctor, as she was running out of options for my very high prescription. I really can't say enough about the staff. They were so kind, they knew my name and made the entire experience very comfortable. I have worn glasses or contacts for my entire life and never imagined I could one day go without. I had the EVO ICL procedure and was able to go from a -18 prescription to better than 20/20! I can't thank Dr. Loden enough for literally changing my life. I would highly recommend Loden Vision Centers!”
“I HIGHLY recommend Loden Vision Centers! The staff was so welcoming and warm. The vision correction surgery process was so smooth, fast and painless! Dr. Loden made sure to walk me through each of the steps that were happening during my surgery and I am so pleased with the results! I would 10/10 (or should I say, 20/20) recommend getting vision correction surgery at Loden Vision Centers!”
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