Correct extreme myopia up to -20 with the revolutionary EVO Visian ICL — a biocompatible lens implanted behind your iris. Fully reversible, no corneal tissue removed, with UV protection built in. All-inclusive packages at our JCI-accredited Istanbul clinic save you up to 60% vs UK prices.
The latest generation FDA-approved biocompatible Collamer lens with built-in UV protection and AquaPORT technology.
Unlike LASIK and PRK, ICL doesn't permanently alter your cornea. The lens can be removed or replaced at any time.
Corrects myopia from -3 to -20 and astigmatism up to -6 — far beyond LASIK and PRK limits.
Most patients see clearly within hours. Full recovery in 2-3 days. No bandage lens, no extended healing period.
ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is a revolutionary vision correction procedure that places a biocompatible lens inside your eye — correcting prescriptions far beyond what laser surgery can achieve, while being completely reversible.
LASIK and PRK work by removing corneal tissue to reshape your eye (subtractive approach). ICL takes the opposite approach — it adds a precision-crafted lens behind your iris and in front of your natural lens, without altering your cornea at all (additive approach).
This fundamental difference makes ICL the ideal solution for patients with high myopia (-6 to -20), thin corneas, or dry eye syndrome — conditions that often disqualify patients from laser procedures. Because no tissue is removed, ICL is 100% reversible: the lens can be removed or exchanged at any time.
The EVO Visian ICL is made from Collamer, a proprietary biocompatible material derived partly from collagen. It integrates naturally with your eye's chemistry, provides built-in UV protection, and features AquaPORT technology for natural fluid flow — meaning no additional eye procedures are needed.
Our Istanbul clinic is JCI-accredited with a STAAR Surgical certified ICL surgeon who has implanted over 3,000 ICL lenses. At €2,400 per eye, our all-inclusive packages save you up to 60% vs UK prices — with the exact same FDA-approved EVO Visian ICL used worldwide. Packages include the lens itself, surgery, comprehensive eye examination, hotel, VIP transfers, and lifetime aftercare.
The EVO Visian ICL by STAAR Surgical has been implanted in over 2 million eyes worldwide. Made from Collamer — a unique biocompatible material — it integrates seamlessly with your eye's natural chemistry for a lifetime of clear, high-definition vision.
Biocompatible collagen co-polymer. Your body recognizes it as natural tissue — zero rejection risk.
Built-in UV-A and UV-B blocking. Protects your retina from harmful rays 24/7, even without sunglasses.
Central port allows natural fluid circulation. No iridotomy needed — simplifies the procedure entirely.
Lens folds to fit through a 3mm incision that self-seals. No stitches, minimal recovery, rapid healing.
| Feature | ICL | LASIK | PRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription Range | -3 to -20 | -1 to -10 | -1 to -8 |
| Reversible? | Yes, 100% | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Corneal Tissue Removed? | None | Yes (flap + ablation) | Yes (surface ablation) |
| Thin Corneas | ✓ Ideal | ✕ Not suitable | ✓ Suitable |
| Dry Eye Risk | Minimal | Moderate–High | Moderate |
| UV Protection Built-In | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Visual Quality | HD — sharper than glasses | Excellent | Excellent |
| Recovery Time | 24–48 hours | 24–48 hours | 5–7 days |
| Price (Turkey / Eye) | €2,400 | €750 | €650 |
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Our all-inclusive ICL packages include the premium EVO Visian ICL lens, surgery, hotel, transfers, and lifetime aftercare — saving you up to 60% compared to UK and US clinics for the exact same FDA-approved lens.
Price includes the EVO Visian ICL lens itself (valued at ~€800 per lens), surgery, comprehensive pre-op diagnostics, 2-night hotel, VIP transfers, and lifetime aftercare. No hidden costs.
ICL is a premium implantable lens procedure. Unlike LASIK/PRK which only require laser time, ICL involves the cost of the EVO Visian ICL lens itself — a custom-manufactured biocompatible Collamer lens by STAAR Surgical. This lens alone costs approximately €800 per eye at wholesale, which is included in your package price.
| ICL Type | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇩🇪 Germany | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVO Visian ICL | €2,400 | €5,500 | €6,500 | €5,000 | 56% |
| EVO+ Toric ICL with astigmatism |
€2,800 | €6,200 | €7,500 | €5,800 | 58% |
| Bilateral ICL both eyes package |
€4,800 | €10,500 | €12,500 | €9,500 | 57% |
| Bilateral Toric ICL both eyes + astigmatism |
€5,600 | €12,000 | €14,500 | €11,000 | 59% |
Share your prescription and we'll send a tailored package within 30 minutes — including Toric pricing if you have astigmatism.
One of ICL's greatest advantages is its rapid recovery. Most patients see clearly within hours of surgery — with vision sharper than glasses or contacts ever provided. Here's exactly what to expect.
Procedure takes ~15 minutes per eye. Vision improves within hours — most patients can read their phone by evening. Mild sensitivity to light, rest at hotel. No bandage lens needed.
Morning check at the clinic — surgeon confirms lens position and eye pressure. Most patients are already seeing 20/25 or better. Mild halos around lights at night are normal and temporary.
Most patients fly home Day 2 or 3. Vision is functional and improving. Continue using prescribed anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drops. Light sensitivity fading. Sunglasses recommended.
Follow-up with your local eye doctor or via our WhatsApp video check. Night halos diminishing. Resume all normal activities including driving, work, and exercise. Vision crisp and stable.
Final follow-up confirms perfect lens positioning. 99.4% patient satisfaction rate. Vision is now sharper than glasses or contacts ever provided — with built-in UV protection for life.
ICL sits inside your eye on the optical axis — eliminating the distortion, minification, and edge blur that thick glasses cause with high prescriptions. The result is true HD vision.
The Collamer material blocks harmful UV-A and UV-B rays 24/7 — even without sunglasses. Your retina is permanently protected from sun damage from the moment the lens is implanted.
For high prescriptions, ICL delivers superior night vision compared to laser surgery. The central port design minimizes halos and glare — critical for patients with large pupils.
ICL delivers vision quality that glasses and contacts simply cannot match — especially for high prescriptions. Book your free assessment and discover if ICL is right for you.
Real stories from patients who were told their prescription was "too high" for laser surgery — and found their solution with ICL implantable lenses in Istanbul.
Don't let a high prescription hold you back. The EVO Visian ICL corrects extreme myopia up to -20 — reversibly, safely, and at 60% less than UK prices. Join 3,000+ patients who chose ICL in Istanbul.
Everything you need to know about the EVO Visian ICL implantable lens — from candidacy and the lens itself to costs, reversibility, and what to expect during your trip to Istanbul.
The fundamental difference is the approach. LASIK is subtractive — it removes corneal tissue to reshape your eye. ICL is additive — it places a biocompatible lens inside your eye without altering your cornea at all.
This means ICL is fully reversible (the lens can be removed), causes no dry eye (corneal nerves are untouched), corrects much higher prescriptions (up to -20 vs LASIK's -10), and delivers sharper HD vision quality — especially for high myopia where LASIK results can be less precise. You can compare all our eye procedures to understand which suits your prescription best.
The EVO Visian ICL is made from Collamer — a proprietary biocompatible material developed by STAAR Surgical. Collamer is derived from a combination of collagen (a natural protein) and a co-polymer that makes it flexible and optically precise.
Because Collamer contains collagen, your body recognizes it as natural tissue — meaning zero rejection risk and no immune response. The lens is FDA-approved, has been implanted in over 2 million eyes worldwide, and features built-in UV protection and AquaPORT technology for natural fluid flow. Learn more about the technology we use at our Istanbul clinic.
Yes — ICL is 100% reversible. This is one of its key advantages over laser eye surgery. The lens can be removed or exchanged at any time through the same micro-incision technique used during implantation.
Reasons the lens might be exchanged include a significant prescription change (rare, but possible over decades), or if you require cataract surgery later in life — the ICL is simply removed during the cataract procedure. Your cornea returns to its original state after removal, as if the lens was never there.
Absolutely — ICL is the gold standard for high myopia. It corrects prescriptions from -3 to -20 diopters, plus astigmatism up to -6 diopters with the Toric version. This is far beyond what LASIK (-1 to -10) or PRK (-1 to -8) can safely correct.
In fact, ICL becomes the more appropriate choice as prescriptions increase, because laser surgery at high prescriptions requires removing large amounts of corneal tissue — which can compromise corneal stability and visual quality. ICL avoids this entirely by adding a lens rather than removing tissue. Our surgeons at our clinic will confirm your suitability during a free assessment.
Yes. The EVO+ Toric ICL is specifically designed to correct both myopia and astigmatism simultaneously in a single lens. It corrects astigmatism up to -6 diopters — far more than what most laser procedures can handle at high prescriptions.
The Toric lens is custom-manufactured for your exact measurements, including the precise axis of your astigmatism. During surgery at our clinic, the surgeon positions the lens at the correct orientation. The Toric version costs slightly more (€2,800 per eye) due to the custom manufacturing.
The procedure is painless. Numbing drops are applied to your eyes before surgery — you'll feel no sharp pain at all. Most patients describe feeling slight pressure and seeing bright lights during the 15-minute procedure, but no discomfort.
After surgery, you may experience mild light sensitivity and watery eyes for a few hours. There is no gritty sensation (unlike PRK) and no flap discomfort (unlike LASIK). By evening of surgery day, most patients can already see clearly and are reading their phone comfortably.
Yes — bilateral same-day ICL is common and safe. Our surgeon at our Istanbul clinic performs both eyes in the same session, one after the other, taking approximately 30 minutes total. This is the preferred approach for international patients as it minimizes your stay in Istanbul.
Some surgeons prefer to do one eye per day (Day 1 and Day 2) to monitor the first eye before proceeding. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach during your pre-op consultation, based on your specific anatomy and comfort level.
The primary cost difference is the EVO Visian ICL lens itself. Each lens is custom-manufactured by STAAR Surgical in the USA to your exact prescription — costing approximately €800 per lens at wholesale. LASIK uses only laser time, with no implantable device.
Additionally, ICL requires more extensive pre-operative diagnostics (anterior chamber depth, endothelial cell count, white-to-white diameter) and the lenses must be ordered 2–3 weeks in advance. Despite this, our Turkey pricing at €2,400/eye still represents 60% savings vs the UK where ICL costs €5,500+/eye. You can see our full pricing and packages on the homepage.
If your prescription changes significantly after ICL (which is uncommon in adults with stable prescriptions), you have options no other procedure offers: the existing ICL can be removed and replaced with a new lens matching your updated prescription, or a minor laser touch-up can be performed on the corneal surface.
This is precisely why we require prescription stability for at least 1 year before ICL — it significantly reduces the chance of future changes. Our lifetime aftercare warranty covers consultation and assessment for any post-operative changes, managed by our team at our clinic.
No — you cannot feel the lens at all. The ICL sits behind your iris (the colored part of your eye) and in front of your natural lens. This area has no nerve endings, so the lens is completely imperceptible. You won't feel it, see it, or be aware of its presence.
The lens is also invisible to others — nobody can tell you have an ICL by looking at your eyes. It doesn't move, shift, or require any maintenance. It simply works, 24/7, for life. For older patients, lens replacement surgery (RLE) may be an alternative worth discussing if you're also looking to address presbyopia.
We recommend a minimum 3-day stay — shorter than PRK because ICL recovery is faster:
Day 1: Arrive, comprehensive eye examination & pre-op diagnostics at our clinic.
Day 2: ICL surgery (both eyes). Rest at hotel.
Day 3: Morning follow-up — surgeon checks lens position & eye pressure. Fly home.
Our package includes 2-night 4-star hotel. Extra nights can be arranged at discounted rates if you'd like to explore Istanbul.
Yes — this is important. Each EVO Visian ICL is custom-manufactured by STAAR Surgical based on your exact eye measurements. Once we have your diagnostic results from our clinic, the lens is ordered and takes approximately 2–3 weeks to arrive.
This means you should plan your trip at least 3–4 weeks in advance. The process is: (1) Share your prescription via WhatsApp for initial assessment, (2) Confirm your booking, (3) Fly to Istanbul for diagnostics — lens is ordered, (4) Return 2–3 weeks later for surgery. Alternatively, some patients do diagnostics and surgery in a single trip if we can pre-order the lens based on your existing records.
Beyond ICL, our Istanbul eye surgery clinic offers a complete range of vision correction procedures — so virtually every patient finds the right solution regardless of prescription, corneal thickness, or age:
Not sure whether ICL or another procedure is right for you? Send us your prescription and corneal measurements — we'll match you to the ideal treatment completely free.
