Cameron Brink achieves visual freedom with the EVO implantable lenses

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Cameron Brink Testimonial Hero

Vision struggles on and off the court

Cameron Brink, a star on the women’s basketball team of Stanford University, faced the daily struggles of glasses and contacts, impacting both her personal and professional life.

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EVO ICL: the game-changer

Cameron's vision problems started in the 5th grade when glasses became a part of her daily life. Later, her reliance on visual aids expanded to contacts, introducing a new set of challenges. For approximately 12 years, Cameron navigated the world through glasses and contacts. "I've been wearing glasses or contacts since I was in the 5th grade. And started to struggle with eye dryness and irritation. As a basketball player, I was constantly losing my contacts during games and practice!" The burden of being nearsighted became an accepted norm… until Cameron learned about the EVO Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL).
Cameron's decision to correct her nearsightedness with the EVO ICL procedure was fueled by the desire to break free from the constraints of traditional vision correction methods. With EVO ICL, Cameron's life took a remarkable positive turn. "My life has changed for the better! I don't have to fumble with contacts anymore when I wake up or during the day, and my eyes aren't irritated anymore. Plus, I don't have to worry about losing lenses on the court!" The differences post-EVO ICL are noticeable. In Cameron's words, "my eyes aren't irritated and dry like they were when I wore contacts. And I love waking up in the morning seeing clearly." Cameron emphasizes the life-changing benefits that extend beyond the basketball court. Choosing EVO ICL was not just about vision correction; it was a lifestyle choice. "The time I save each day! Living a life free of contacts was a huge selling point; as well as the fact that the EVO lens implant is reversible if I ever need it."
The differences post-EVO ICL are noticeable. In Cameron's words, "my eyes aren't irritated and dry like they were when I wore contacts. And I love waking up in the morning seeing clearly." Cameron emphasizes the life-changing benefits that extend beyond the basketball court. Choosing EVO ICL was not just about vision correction; it was a lifestyle choice. "The time I save each day! Living a life free of contacts was a huge selling point; as well as the fact that the EVO lens implant is reversible if I ever need it."
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EVO ICL: the game-changer

Cameron's decision to correct her nearsightedness with the EVO ICL procedure was fueled by the desire to break free from the constraints of traditional vision correction methods. With EVO ICL, Cameron's life took a remarkable positive turn. "My life has changed for the better! I don't have to fumble with contacts anymore when I wake up or during the day, and my eyes aren't irritated anymore. Plus, I don't have to worry about losing lenses on the court!"

The differences post-EVO ICL are noticeable. In Cameron's words, "my eyes aren't irritated and dry like they were when I wore contacts. And I love waking up in the morning seeing clearly." Cameron emphasizes the life-changing benefits that extend beyond the basketball court. Choosing EVO ICL was not just about vision correction; it was a lifestyle choice. "The time I save each day! Living a life free of contacts was a huge selling point; as well as the fact that the EVO lens implant is reversible if I ever need it."

For those on the fence about EVO ICL, Cameron passionately encourages, "talk to your eye doctor today. It's truly a life-changing procedure!" Join her in experiencing the world with newfound clarity and confidence.

Ready to embrace a life without the hassle of glasses and contacts? Discover the possibilities with EVO ICL. Call an EVO advisor today to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you, and embark on your own journey towards visual freedom!

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Información sobre seguridad

Es importante tener en cuenta que las lentes implantables de Colámero (ICL) EVO Visian® están aprobadas por las autoridades sanitarias locales, lo que significa que se ha establecido su seguridad y su eficacia. Al igual que con ocurre con cualquier intervención, hay riesgos que es necesario considerar. Si tiene alguna pregunta o duda, siempre es mejor hablar con un oculista certificado en el uso de las lentes implantables de Colámero (ICL) EVO Visian®. La familia de lentes ICL EVO Visian incluyen las lentes ICL EVO Visian, ICL EVO Visian Toric, ICL EVO+ Visian e ICL EVO+ Visian Toric, y están diseñadas para la corrección/reducción de la miopía baja a alta (de -0,5 a -20,0 dioptrías [D]) y para la corrección/reducción de la miopía en pacientes con un valor de miopía de hasta -20 D y un grado de astigmatismo igual o inferior a 6,0 D. La familia de lentes ICL EVO Visian está indicada para el uso en tratamientos oculares fáquicos y para los casos siguientes: La corrección o reducción de la miopía en adultos con una edad entre 21 y 60 años con mediciones de entre –0,5 D y –20,0 D en el plano de las gafas. Con una profundidad de la cámara anterior (anterior chamber depth, ACD) igual o superior a 2,8 mm, medida desde el endotelio corneal a la cápsula anterior del cristalino. Este intervalo de edad ampliado que cubre de 45 a 60 de edad solo se aplica la familia de lentes ICL EVO Visian para miopía, y solo en países bajo la competencia de Organismos Notificados de la UE en los que se reconozca la marca CE (p. ej.: EU, EEA y EFTA). La familia de productos ICL EVO Visian actualmente en inventario no cuenta con las Instrucciones de uso actualizadas con este nuevo texto, pero se incorporará en el futuro. La cirugía con lentes ICL EVO Visian no elimina la necesidad de llevar gafas para leer, incluso si nunca las ha usado antes. La cirugía con lentes ICL EVO Visian representa una alternativa a otras cirugías refractivas, como la queratomileusis in situ asistida con láser (LASIK), la queratectomía fotorrefractiva (PRK), las cirugías de incisión u otros medios para corregir la miopía, como gafas y lentes de contacto. Las lentes ICL EVO Visian Toric están indicadas para corregir o reducir el astigmatismo con un valor de hasta 6,0 D que pueda tener (las lentes ICL EVO Visian no están indicadas para el tratamiento del astigmatismo). La implantación de una lente ICL EVO Visian es un procedimiento quirúrgico y como tal, conlleva riesgos potencialmente graves. A continuación se indican las posibles complicaciones y reacciones adversas asociadas a la cirugía refractiva en general: cirugías adicionales, formación de cataratas, pérdida de la mejor visión corregida, aumento de la presión intraocular, pérdida de células en la superficie interior de la córnea, irritación de la conjuntiva, tumefacción aguda de la córnea, tumefacción persistente de la córnea, endoftalmitis (infección ocular total), deslumbramiento importante y/o halos alrededor de las luces, hifema (sangre en el ojo), hipopión (pus en el ojo), infección ocular, dislocación de la ICL Visian, edema macular, pupila no reactiva, glaucoma de bloqueo pupilar, inflamación ocular grave, iritis, uveítis, pérdida del humor vítreo y trasplante de córnea. Antes de considerar la cirugía con lentes ICL EVO Visian, debe someterse a un examen ocular completo y hablar con el profesional en el cuidado de los ojos acerca de la cirugía con lentes ICL EVO Visian, especialmente en lo referente a los posibles beneficios, riesgos y complicaciones. Debe comentar el tiempo que necesitará para la curación después de la cirugía.

Referencias

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5a. Lee, Jae Bum et al. Comparison of tear secretion and tear film instability after photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery , Volume 26 , Issue 9 , 1326 - 1331.

5b. Parkhurst, G. Psolka, M. Kezirian, G. Phakic intraocular lens implantantion in United States military warfighters: A retrospective analysis of early clinical outcomes of the Visian ICL. J Refract Surg. 2011;27(7):473-481.

*American Refractive Surgery Council