ICL vs LASIK vs RLE: Which vision correction is right for you?
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No Daily Lenses
Reversible and Adjustable
Quick Recovery
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Waking Up Blind
Burning, Dry Eyes
Fogged-Up Glasses
Smudged Lenses
Yearly Expenses
Contact Discomfort
Constant Cleaning
Missing Out on Life
How long has it been since you woke up and saw clearly?
Millions of Americans live tethered to glasses or contacts—but there’s a quick, proven option that can set you free.
ICL places a tiny lens behind your iris (no corneal reshaping) for crisp vision and a fast recovery—even if you’ve been told you’re not a LASIK candidate.
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What Causes Blurry Vision?
Most vision problems are refractive errors. If the eye is too long (myopia), too short (hyperopia), or the cornea is uneven (astigmatism), light focuses off the retina—so the world looks blurry.
Glasses and contacts bend light from the outside. ICL does it from the inside: a tiny biocompatible lens sits behind your iris to focus light precisely—no permanent corneal reshaping.
It’s a strong option for high prescriptions or thin corneas, with a quick recovery and long-term clarity. See if it’s right for you.
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Meet Dr. Andrew Crothers
Dr. Andrew Crothers, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and partner at Eye Specialty Group, serving also as the Medical Director of the Ridge Lake Ambulatory Surgery Center.
He earned his B.A. from the University of Illinois (Phi Beta Kappa), his M.D. from Southern Illinois University, then completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University—where he was chief resident—and a fellowship in advanced cornea and laser refractive surgery at the University of San Diego.
Dr. Crothers has performed thousands of vision-correction surgeries and specializes in LASIK, advanced cornea transplant procedures, and blade-free laser cataract surgery using the newest lifestyle intraocular lenses.
You don't have to settle for life behind lenses.
"23 years of glasses - no more!"
-Kurt P.
The surgeries were quick and painless, and my recovery was very easy. I would recommend this procedure to anyone looking to be free of glasses/contacts.
Anne T.
Wow I can't believe the difference in my vision. Everything was done very well the staff are very professional. The doctor did an amazing job.
Christy R.
They deserve 100 stars! It's harder and harder to find people that actually care and are proud of what they do. This place is the best!
Scott S.
How much longer will you spend your time, money, and energy on work-arounds that don’t fix your vision?
Replacing lost or broken glasses
Paying for new prescriptions every year
Dealing with dry, irritating contact lenses
Temporary fixes won't bring permanent clear vision.
EVO ICL: The LASIK Alternative
ICL fixes blurry vision by placing a tiny, soft lens inside your eye—behind the colored part (iris). It works like a permanent contact lens, without the hassle and discomfort, so you can finally say goodbye to glasses and contacts.
There’s no permanent corneal reshaping, recovery is quick, and the lens is removable or replaceable if needed. It’s a strong choice for high prescriptions or thin corneas with an excellent safety record.
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How Does ICL Work?
ICL is a minimally-invasive procedure that corrects vision by adding a tiny, soft lens inside the eye, behind the iris. It focuses light correctly so you can eliminate glasses and contacts.
After numbing drops, your surgeon makes a 2–3 mm opening at the edge of the cornea. The flexible lens is placed behind the iris, in front of your natural lens, and the micro-opening self-seals. The lens can be removed or replaced if ever needed.
It’s a quick treatment with fast recovery—most people see clearly within a day or two. No general anesthesia is required, and the procedure usually takes under 30 minutes.
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Most patients notice clearer vision within 24 hours.
"Lens replacement could not have gone better!"
-Maggie L.
"Less than two weeks later and I'm healing exactly the way I should, and I tested at 20/15. I never even got to 20/15 with glasses!"
-Kurt P.
Medical Consultation
Visit our office and sit down for your examination and see if ICL is the right option for you. No pressure, just the best care we can offer.
Schedule Your Visit
It's quick and easy. Simply fill out the schedule request form below and our patient concierge will reach out directly to help get you scheduled.
Quick Procedure
Your ICL procedure takes just 30 minutes. Most are back to normal in a day or two.
You are one simple decision away from putting an end to the hassle of contacts and glasses.
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"I'm done with glasses and contacts!"
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