EVO ICL Lens Implantation
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What is EVO ICL?
EVO, also known as the Implantable Collamer Lens, is a type of refractive procedure to help correct the most common visual problem, myopia.
Simply put, EVO is a removable lens implant that is an attractive alternative to LASIK and other refractive procedures.
The STAAR Surgical ICL, also known as the Implantable Collamer® Lens, corrects common vision problems, like:
Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, and Farsightedness.
EVO Visian ICL is a soft, flexible lens that is positioned in your eye between the iris (coloured part of the eye) and your natural lens.
EVO Visian ICL can be described as additive vision correction. Unlike other procedures, the EVO Visian ICL procedure does not remove corneal tissue, but works in harmony with your natural eyes to provide exceptional quality of vision.
The Procedure
Cornea Opening
Your Consultant will create a small opening at the edge of your cornea to insert the ICL.
ICL Implantation
The ICL is folded and inserted through this small opening.
Final Adjustments
Once the lens is inserted, your Consultant will make any necessary adjustments to ensure proper positioning in the eye. The lens is not visible to you or others.
What is Cairs?
Cathedral Eye Clinic are proud to be the only clinic in Ireland offering the CAIRS procedure. CAIRS offers a safer, less invasive option for treating keratoconus. It provides significant vision and shape improvement while keeping future treatment options open. For those with keratoconus, CAIRS is a revolutionary solution with quick recovery and fewer risks compared to traditional surgeries
CAIRS stands for Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments. It’s a treatment for keratoconus, a condition where the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) gets thin and cone-shaped, causing blurry vision. In CAIRS, small segments of human donor cornea tissue are placed into the patient’s cornea to help reshape and strengthen it.
EVO ICL Walkthrough
This quick animation walks you through the EVO ICL procedure
Benefits of EVO ICL
EVO ICL offers many benefits, including:
- Exceptional Visual Quality: EVO ICL delivers sharp and clear vision, offering superior outcomes for a wide range of prescriptions, including high myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
- Reversible Procedure: Unlike other refractive procedures, EVO ICL is reversible, allowing for future adjustments or lens removal without permanently altering the eye.
- Reduced Dry Eye Risk EVO ICL does not interfere with the corneal nerves, minimising the risk of dry eye syndrome and ensuring better post-surgery comfort.
- Built-In UV Protection The lens includes UV-blocking properties, providing protection from harmful rays and reducing the risk of UV-related eye conditions.
The alternative to laser eye surgery
What is EVO ICL?
EVO, also known as the Implantable Collamer Lens, is a type of refractive procedure to help correct the most common visual problem, myopia.
Simply put, EVO is a removable lens implant that is an attractive alternative to LASIK and other refractive procedures.
The STAAR Surgical ICL, also known as the Implantable Collamer® Lens, corrects common vision problems, like:
Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, and Farsightedness.
EVO Visian ICL is a soft, flexible lens that is positioned in your eye between the iris (coloured part of the eye) and your natural lens.
EVO Visian ICL can be described as additive vision correction. Unlike other procedures, the EVO Visian ICL procedure does not remove corneal tissue, but works in harmony with your natural eyes to provide exceptional quality of vision.
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The Procedure
Your Consultant will create a small opening at the edge of your cornea to insert the ICL.
The ICL is folded and inserted through this small opening.
Once the lens is inserted, your Consultant will make any necessary adjustments to ensure proper positioning in the eye. The lens is not visible to you or others.
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What To Expect
EVO ICL is a quick and safe procedure. It’s as quick, or faster, than watching an episode of your favourite series and has a short recovery time.
GETTING READY FOR VISUAL FREEDOM
Before the day of your procedure, your Consultant will perform a series of standard tests to measure your eye’s unique characteristics.
TIME FOR YOUR EVO LENS!
When you arrive for your procedure, your Consultant will administer eye drops to dilate and numb your eye.
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Outcomes
- Proven track record: This procedure has been successfully practiced on eyes around the world since 1990, offering improved vision results to over 96% of patients.
- Painless: LASIK laser eye surgery has been highlighted as a comparatively pain free procedure due to the employment of local anaesthetic.
- Speedy recovery: No bandages, no stitches and a small incision make LASIK’s recovery period quick and manageable.
- Increased confidence & new lease of life: Most patients who have received LASIK go on to continue their life without prescription glasses or contact lenses.
Benefits of EVO ICL
EVO ICL delivers sharp and clear vision, offering superior outcomes for a wide range of prescriptions, including high myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
Unlike other refractive procedures, EVO ICL is reversible, allowing for future adjustments or lens removal without permanently altering the eye.
EVO ICL does not interfere with the corneal nerves, minimising the risk of dry eye syndrome and ensuring better post-surgery comfort.
The lens includes UV-blocking properties, providing protection from harmful rays and reducing the risk of UV-related eye conditions.
EVO ICL Payment Plans
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Interest Free
With our interest-free payment plan, you can focus on your treatment, not the cost, with no extra charges or hidden fees.
Long-Term Payment
Get more time to enjoy life and less time worrying about how to pay, with treatment costs spread over 24 to 60 months.
World-Class EVO ICL Surgeons and Practitioners
Our team of specialised Consultant Ophthalmologists and Surgeons offer world-class patient experiences and outcomes for EVO ICL surgery.

Prof. Jonathan Moore
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
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Professor Johnny Moore, is a leading expert in ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery and has performed approximately 25,000 eye treatments. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast, he trained in ophthalmology locally and internationally, completing a PhD in Ophthalmology and a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He has pioneered advanced techniques in intraocular surgery and remains committed to innovation and education in refractive procedures. Prof. Moore actively contributes to global ophthalmology advancements through research, teaching, and collaborations with institutions and charities worldwide.

Mr Niraj Mandal
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Profile
Mr. Nraj Mandal, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Cathedral Eye Clinic, is an expert in ICL surgery with over 3,000 eye procedures and 8,000 patients cared for in consultations. A graduate of the University of Birmingham, he trained extensively in the UK, completing fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Harley Street, and Vancouver General Hospital. He specialises in refractive lens exchange and holds the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ Certificate in Laser Refractive Surgery. Dedicated to education and outreach, Mr. Mandal has trained junior surgeons and served on missions with the Khmer Sight Foundation in Cambodia.
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