STAAR EVO+ Visian ICL Experience

TLDR: I would 100% recommend getting this procedure done! I have 20/20 vision now. Please make sure you go to a reputable doctor with a lot of experience. 24hr post-op, I have minor halos… and I am told they will go away in a few weeks/months.

Background: I (25F) struggled with high myopia and astigmatism for most of my life. My power in both eyes was -11.25 and -11.50.

I travel a lot and always had the fear that if I lost my glasses or contact lenses I would be helpless/disabled. I also love swimming, but always felt I couldn’t fully enjoy it with glasses or contacts. Also it was a pain to not be able to take naps without taking out my contact lenses.

So I decided to go for the EVO+ Visian ICL surgery!

Before Operation: I was instructed to put in eye drops the day before the surgery.

The morning of the surgery, I got to the office at 8am and put dilution drops every 15 mins until 9:30am. They also had me drink this glycerin juice which I think helps lower eye pressure. Then it was time for the surgery!

During Operation: They covered most of my face with this medical sheet and there was an opening for my eye. They used some tool to keep my eye open for the surgery (which was surprisingly comfortable) and I was directed to stare at a very bright light for the duration of the surgery.

I felt some minor poking and prodding. I could tell when the surgeon injected the lens into my eye, and when he was adjusting the lens. It was not painful AT ALL, it was just weird/uncomfortable. Then I was done. I think they took like 10-15 mins per eye.

Immediately After Operation: I stood up and felt very overwhelmed. My eyelids felt pretty heavy as well. My eyes felt very irritated. I had a slight headache. Felt like there was a hair in my eye. I walked into the resting room and laid down for a bit. My eyes could see, but everything was very blurry and discolored (brown).

2hrs Later: I saw large halos when I looked at bright LED lights. They were not overwhelmingly bad, but just annoying. The doctor said they will go away over time. My vision was still blurry, but I could see better than I did right after the surgery.

24hrs Later: I slept for most of the day after the surgery. When I woke up, I had a lot of light sensitivity issues. The halos are still there. But, the blurriness is gone and I have very clear vision! It honestly feels like a miracle.

48hrs Later: I am so happy with the results. I would 100% do this procedure again. My light sensitivity issues have decreased and halos are less bothersome. My doctor said I can resume business as usual, including flying on an airplane or watching TV!