Custom lens replacement in McKinney retires the readers.
McKinney's active community — trail runners, weekend sports parents, professionals commuting to the Telecom Corridor — doesn't slow down at 45. But your natural lens does. Custom Lens Replacement replaces it with a premium IOL that matches your life, not your age.
McKinney doesn't slow down at 45. Your vision shouldn't either.
By the mid-40s the phone screen blurs, the menu needs arm's length, and the progressives that were supposed to fix it bring headaches and peripheral distortion. For professionals in Stonebridge Ranch, Adriatica, and Craig Ranch running weekend schedules of travel baseball and dinners on the square, it arrives as an interruption nobody planned for.
Custom Lens Replacement solves it at the root. The aging natural lens is replaced with a premium intraocular lens engineered for the distances that matter in your day — distance for driving US-75, intermediate for laptop and dashboard, near for your phone. It is the same procedure as cataract surgery, performed electively before a cataract forces the decision, so the lens and the timing are yours to choose.
Dr. Shehz is double board-certified, trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute, and has performed nearly 7,000 procedures. He takes your biometry, discusses IOL options, performs the surgery, and follows up at every appointment. McKinney is 20 minutes south on US-75.
The families who came before them said the result was worth the twenty minutes. That is the whole referral.
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One surgeon, every step.
The physician who measures your eyes is the one choosing your lens, performing surgery, and following up. No rotation, no roster.
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A lens matched to your life.
IOL selection is driven by how you use your eyes — not a default. Distance, near, intermediate, and astigmatism correction are all on the table.
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No future cataract.
The natural lens is replaced now, so cataract surgery is never needed later. One procedure, one recovery, permanent result.
02/Why patients look beyond LASIK
Choosing the right lens procedure after 40.
Presbyopia is universal after 40, but the best solution depends on your eyes, your prescription, and your visual priorities. Some patients are better served by an additive lens; others by a full lens exchange; still others by waiting for a cataract to mature and combining it with premium lens selection.
The three paths below each take a different approach. Your consultation determines which one fits.
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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Appreciate everything. Dr Shehz is the best cataract surgeon in dfw. Hands down!!!
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05/Getting here
The drive is the easy part.
The route
US-75 south or the Sam Rayburn Tollway — about 20 minutes from central McKinney. Ground floor with free patient parking.
Trip one is a complimentary consultation with biometry — 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), it replaces your aging natural lens with a premium IOL chosen for your visual goals. The same technique used in cataract surgery, done electively before a cataract develops.
How much does lens replacement cost near McKinney?
After your consultation you get one written, all-in quote — surgeon, lens, and follow-up included. FSA/HSA-eligible, with 0% APR financing available for qualified applicants.
Is the drive from McKinney worth it?
About 20 minutes on US-75. Lens replacement is a precision procedure where the surgeon's experience matters enormously. You'll make a handful of trips total, and the outcome lasts the rest of your life.
Will I still need reading glasses?
The goal is to reduce or eliminate reader dependence. The specific IOL — multifocal, extended-depth, or toric — determines the balance between near and distance vision.
What is recovery like?
About 25-30 minutes per eye, no stitches. Most patients see clearly within 24 hours. Drops for a few weeks and light activity restrictions.
Am I a candidate?
Ideal candidates are typically over 40 with presbyopia, early lens changes, or prescriptions that make LASIK impractical. The consultation determines the right path.
How is this different from cataract surgery?
The procedure is identical. The difference is timing — Custom Lens Replacement is done on your terms before a cataract forces the decision, giving you full control over lens selection and scheduling.
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 question.
EVO ICL adds a lens without removing your natural one — best for younger patients. Premium cataract surgery uses the same technique when cataracts are already affecting vision. Your evaluation determines the right path.
Tired of readers, progressives, and switching pairs? One procedure replaces them all.
Book a free consultation, get your biometry and one written quote, and see which IOL matches your life. About 20 minutes on US-75. Call 214-972-2020 or book online.
