Custom lens replacement in Frisco ends the reading-glasses era.
Reading glasses, progressives, switching between pairs for screens and driving — by your mid-40s the workaround becomes the problem. Custom Lens Replacement replaces the aging natural lens with a premium IOL chosen around your lifestyle, and Dr. Shehz handles every step personally.
You didn't need glasses at 35. At 45, you can't read a menu without them.
Presbyopia is the first age-related compromise that healthy, active people feel every single day. The switching between readers and distance glasses. The progressives that distort your periphery. The moment at dinner when you realize your pair is in the car.
Custom Lens Replacement — also called refractive lens exchange — solves it at the source. The aging natural lens that can no longer flex is replaced with a premium intraocular lens matched to your priorities: distance driving, near reading, screen work at arm's length, or a blend. It is the same procedure used in cataract surgery, done electively before a cataract develops, which means you never develop a visually significant one at all.
Dr. Shehz is double board-certified, trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute, and has performed nearly 7,000 procedures. He measures your eyes, discusses lens options with you, performs the surgery, and examines you at every follow-up. Frisco is 15 minutes south on the Dallas North Tollway.
Between school pickup in Starwood and a meeting on the Tollway, nobody has time to hunt for their readers.
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Your surgeon has a name.
No rotating roster. The physician who plans your lens is the one performing the surgery and following up — start to finish.
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A lens chosen around your life.
Distance, near, intermediate, astigmatism correction — the IOL is selected based on how you actually use your eyes, not a one-size default.
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No future cataract.
Because the natural lens is replaced now, cataract surgery is never needed later. One procedure, one recovery, one result.
02/Why patients look beyond LASIK
Choosing the right lens procedure after 40.
Presbyopia — the loss of near-focus flexibility — affects everyone over 40. For patients who also have a high prescription, early lens changes, or a strong desire to eliminate all glasses, the question is no longer "laser or lens" but "which lens procedure fits my eyes and my life."
The three options below each address presbyopia differently. Your consultation determines which one matches your anatomy and your goals.
03/Your lens-based options
The right lens procedure depends on your eyes and your age.
The presbyopia-first procedure
Custom Lens Replacement
Your aging natural lens is replaced with a premium IOL chosen around your lifestyle — distance, near, and intermediate vision customized in one procedure. It also eliminates the possibility of future cataracts.
Best for: Over 40, reading-glasses dependence, presbyopia, early lens changes, high prescriptions ineligible for LASIK
A biocompatible Collamer lens placed behind the iris to correct high prescriptions — without removing your natural lens. Best suited for younger patients whose natural lens is still clear and flexible.
Best for: Under 45 with high myopia, thin corneas, clear natural lens
If cataracts have already matured enough to affect daily life, the same lens-replacement technique is performed as a medically necessary procedure — typically covered by Medicare and insurance.
Best for: Visually significant cataracts, Medicare-eligible patients, age 60+
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
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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!!!
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05/Getting here
The drive is the easy part.
The route
Dallas North Tollway or Sam Rayburn south — about 15 minutes from most of Frisco. Ground floor with free patient parking at the door.
Trip one is a complimentary consultation with biometry and corneal mapping — about 90 minutes. Surgery is scheduled per eye, typically a week apart. Bring a driver on surgery day.
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.
What is Custom Lens Replacement?
Also called refractive lens exchange (RLE) or clear lens replacement, it replaces your aging natural lens with a premium IOL chosen to match your visual goals — near, distance, or both. It's the same procedure as cataract surgery, done before a cataract develops.
How much does lens replacement cost near Frisco?
After your consultation you receive one written, all-in quote — surgeon, lens, and follow-up included. The procedure is FSA/HSA-eligible, and 0% APR financing is available for qualified applicants.
Am I too young for lens replacement?
Ideal candidates are typically over 40 with presbyopia, early lens changes, or prescriptions that make LASIK impractical. Your consultation determines whether lens replacement or another approach is the better fit.
Will I still need reading glasses?
The goal is to reduce or eliminate dependence on readers. The specific IOL selected — multifocal, extended-depth-of-focus, or toric — determines the balance between near, intermediate, and distance vision.
What is recovery like?
About 25–30 minutes per eye through a micro-incision with no stitches. Most patients see clearly within 24 hours. Drops for a few weeks, light activity restrictions for several days.
Is this the same as cataract surgery?
The technique is identical. The difference is timing — Custom Lens Replacement is done electively before a cataract fully develops, so you choose the lens on your terms rather than waiting for the cataract to force the decision.
Is it worth driving from Frisco to Plano?
About 15 minutes on the Tollway. Lens replacement is a precision procedure where the surgeon's experience and continuity directly affect the outcome. You'll make a handful of trips total.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
Not sure if lens replacement is right? The consultation answers that.
If your natural lens is still clear and flexible, EVO ICL may suffice. If cataracts are already affecting vision, the same procedure becomes insurance-covered cataract surgery. Your consultation determines the right path.
Tired of switching between three pairs of glasses? One procedure can replace them all.
Book a free consultation, get your biometry and one written quote, and see which IOL fits your life. About 15 minutes on the Tollway. Call 214-972-2020 or book online.
