Cataract surgery in Allen is 10 minutes south on US-75.
Allen patients make the quick drive to Plano because one surgeon handles everything — the evaluation, the lens planning, the surgery, and every follow-up. No roster. No rotation. Just Dr. Shehz, start to finish.
Allen is essentially next door. And the surgeon makes it worth the short trip.
Allen sits about 10 minutes south of us on US-75, which makes cataract surgery here as convenient as any Allen-based option. Most Allen patients cluster their evaluation and follow-ups into morning visits and are home before lunch.
What the drive actually buys is continuity. Dr. Shehz is double board-certified, trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute, and has performed nearly 7,000 procedures. He takes your measurements, walks you through lens options, operates, and sees you at every follow-up.
Standard cataract surgery is covered by Medicare and most insurance. Premium lens upgrades are typically out of pocket but eligible for FSA/HSA funds and 0% APR financing. We verify benefits before scheduling and put every cost in writing.
Watters Creek, Twin Creeks, downtown Allen. Ten minutes, one surgeon, and the whole thing done before lunch.
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Your surgeon has a name.
No rotating roster. The physician who plans your lens is the physician who performs the surgery and sees you at every follow-up.
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Everything under one roof.
Evaluation, measurements, surgery, and aftercare in the same ground-floor Plano building. One team, one chart.
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Answers in writing.
Benefits verified, costs quoted in writing, and the 20/Happy Patient Guarantee behind eligible procedures.
02/What surgery looks like today
Cataract surgery has changed — quietly and completely.
The cloudy lens is removed through a micro-incision using gentle ultrasound, usually with no stitches, and replaced with an artificial lens that never clouds again. Each eye takes about 25 to 30 minutes, and most patients see clearly within 24 hours.
Precision
Measured, not estimated.
Detailed biometry and corneal mapping build a blueprint of your eye before surgery. During surgery, image guidance helps place your new lens exactly where the plan says it belongs.
Comfort
Calm by design.
Cataract surgery is typically performed with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia — you're awake but relaxed. The visit is short, and it all happens in the practice's own surgery suite.
Choice
A lens chosen around your life.
The replacement lens is a decision, not a default. Monofocal, toric, extended-depth, multifocal, and light adjustable options each balance distance, near, and night vision differently.
Covered more than you'd guess. Explained better than you're used to.
A cataract is a medical condition, not a cosmetic complaint — so standard cataract surgery is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans when it's medically necessary, including a quality monofocal lens. What typically falls to you are the upgrades: premium lenses that correct astigmatism or reduce your dependence on glasses.
We verify your benefits before anything is scheduled, then hand you a single written quote for whatever you choose — nothing gets added on surgery day. If there's a portion insurance doesn't cover, 0% APR financing is available for qualified applicants.
Every quote below is a real, public Google review — part of the 5.0-star rating across 92 reviews on our profile.
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This is my firsthand experience as a patient of Dr. Shehz with a complex eye condition.
I was born with amblyopia (commonly referred to as a lazy eye) in my left eye and have relied almost entirely on my right eye my entire life. When my right eye began to weaken and cataracts developed, there was no margin for error. Read full review
Rex DeBordGoogle Review
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Dr Shehz is the best, very talented surgeon. Highly recommend!! No pressure, no pain after my cataract surgery. I was able to see TV right away. I am 20/20!!!
Laquita BeckGoogle Review
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Appreciate everything. Dr Shehz is the best cataract surgeon in dfw. Hands down!!!
Micheal WilliamsGoogle Review
05/Getting here
The drive is the easy part.
The route
US-75 south — about 10 minutes from Allen. Ground floor with free patient parking.
Your first visit is a thorough cataract evaluation — about 90 minutes. Bring a family member for a second set of ears. Surgery is scheduled per eye.
Open Monday–Friday 8:00–5:00 and Saturday 9:00–3:00, with English- and Spanish-speaking staff. Questions before booking? Call 214-972-2020 and a human answers.
06/FAQ
Questions patients ask, answered straight.
Don't see your question? Call 214-972-2020 or book a visit and ask Dr. Shehz directly.
Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Yes. Standard surgery is covered when medically necessary, including a monofocal lens. Premium upgrades are out-of-pocket. We verify benefits before scheduling.
How close is the Plano office to Allen?
About 10 minutes south on US-75. Free parking, ground floor, and most evaluations finish within 90 minutes.
How do I choose the right lens?
The right lens follows from your eyes and your life. We walk through all options and tell you which your eyes support.
What is recovery like?
About 25–30 minutes per eye, no stitches. Most patients see clearly within 24 hours.
I have early cataracts. Should I wait?
That's the conversation an evaluation is for. If lens changes are already affecting your vision, refractive lens exchange can address them before a full cataract develops.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
