Serving the South Bay & Torrance, CA Areas
A modern, reversible alternative to LASIK for high prescriptions, thin corneas, and dry eyes. EVO ICL performed by Dr. Erica Liu, one of the most experienced ICL surgeons in the South Bay.
EVO ICL, the Implantable Collamer Lens, is a vision correction procedure that places a thin, biocompatible lens inside the eye to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. Unlike laser-based procedures, it does not reshape the cornea and can be removed or replaced if needed.
The lens is inserted through a small corneal opening and positioned between your iris and natural lens. This approach can treat:
EVO ICL is especially well suited for patients with high prescriptions, thin corneas, or chronic dry eye who may not be candidates for LASIK. The only way to know for certain is a complete evaluation with Dr. Liu.
A boutique, surgeon-owned practice that puts your care, comfort, and outcome ahead of everything else.
You will not be passed off to assistants or technicians. Dr. Liu personally handles your pre-op exam, surgery, and every post-op visit.
We are small, locally owned, and proud of it. A South Bay practice serving our community with personal, attentive care.
All technology is on site, which means flexible scheduling, no rushed surgical days, and full control of the experience start to finish.
Quotes are flat, all-inclusive, and given upfront. No hidden fees, no high-pressure sales, and no insurance dictating your care.
We are morally against subjecting patients to automated menus and AI chatbots. When you call, a real human answers.
We partner with leading medical financing companies, including ALPHAEON Credit, so you can spread your investment over comfortable monthly payments.
Our founder, Dr. Erica T. Liu, is among the most experienced laser and lens vision correction specialists in Torrance and throughout the West Coast. She has personally performed more than 10,000 procedures and helped pioneer techniques that make laser eye surgery safer, faster, and more precise.
What sets Dr. Liu apart is not only her expertise, but the personal nature of the care she provides. At Beach Cities Laser Vision, you will meet Dr. Liu before your surgery, and you will see her at every follow-up visit. No phone trees. No chatbots. No handoffs.
Book a Consultation with Dr. LiuWatch Dr. Liu walk through how EVO ICL works, who it is best suited for, and what to expect during the procedure and recovery.
Watch this short video for an overview, then book a complimentary consultation to find out if you are a candidate.
Book Your Free ConsultationPatients across the South Bay trust Dr. Liu for EVO ICL, LASIK, SMILE, and more. Read what they have to say.
"Erica Liu MD and her staff were welcoming, professional, helpful, thorough and kind. After wearing eye glasses for 25 years, I wanted to know my options. Erica presented options and the one that suited me best was RLE. It was one of the best decisions I ever made! The recovery only took one day and I now have 20/20 vision in each eye. It has been life changing for me."
"Love the whole Beach Cities Laser Vision team! I did my SMILE operation April of 2025 before I graduated from Oxford with my master's, and my life has been totally changed. Thank you Dr. Liu, Katie, and Lawrence for a wonderful personalized approach to my eyes. I am from Palos Verdes (Rolling Hills), and I'm so glad we have this office and this team right in the South Bay!"
"Dr. Liu along with her staff Katie and Lawrence is very friendly and made me comfortable throughout the process. During the consultation the procedure I wanted to do was LASIK, but Dr. Liu recommended I'd be better off with SMILE and explained the difference between the two. Best decision. Faster recovery and now I can see so much better, 20/20 vision. It totally changed my life."
We believe in transparent, upfront pricing — not individualized quotes that change person to person. Complete, current pricing for every procedure is published on our main website, with no surprise add-ons or haggling.
*Patients who have had previous vision correction surgery or who may be candidates for lens replacement (typically age 50+) require additional diagnostic testing. A $200 evaluation fee applies and is credited toward your procedure if you move forward with surgery.
A $200 evaluation fee applies for patients who have had prior vision correction surgery. The fee is credited toward your procedure if you move forward.
Beach Cities Laser Vision is conveniently located in Torrance, just minutes from the entire South Bay community. Patients regularly travel from across Los Angeles and beyond for Dr. Liu's expertise.
21535 Hawthorne Blvd #101, Torrance, CA 90503
Here is what most patients want to know before their first consultation. If your question is not here, give us a call.
The EVO ICL is designed to remain in place for many years. Although the lens can stay in place indefinitely, it can also be removed or replaced if necessary — that flexibility is one of the procedure’s biggest advantages.
Most patients cannot feel the lens once it is in place, and it is not visible to others. Once healing is complete, life with EVO ICL feels remarkably normal.
Many patients return to work, driving, and light exercise within just a couple of days. Plan to wait one week before working out or being in dusty or wet environments, and one month before watersports. Dr. Liu will share complete post-op instructions tailored to your recovery.
Our all-in price is transparent and includes the full procedure and every follow-up visit. We offer financing through ALPHAEON Credit so you can spread the cost over manageable monthly payments. The exact price is shared during your free consultation once we confirm you are a candidate.
Yes. In most cases, both eyes are treated during the same appointment, which makes for a more convenient recovery and gets you to clear vision faster.
Yes. EVO ICL is FDA-approved for the correction of myopia, and myopia with astigmatism, in appropriate candidates. The lens has been used internationally for over a decade, with more than 3 million procedures performed worldwide.
In certain cases, EVO ICL can be paired with other treatments such as LASIK or PRK to fine-tune results. Dr. Liu will tell you honestly during your consultation whether a combination approach is appropriate for your eyes.
You still have excellent options. Dr. Liu also performs LASIK, SMILE, PRK, RLE, and cataract surgery, and will recommend the procedure that actually fits your eyes, your lifestyle, and your prescription — with no pressure to choose any specific option.
The next chapter of your life does not need to include glasses, contacts, or daily eye drops. Schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Liu and find out what is possible.
*Patients who have had previous vision correction surgery or who may be candidates for lens replacement (typically age 50+) require additional diagnostic testing. A $200 evaluation fee applies and is credited toward your procedure if you move forward with surgery.
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