Custom lens replacement in Richardson suits screen-heavy eyes.
Richardson's corporate corridor runs on screen time — monitors at the office, dashboards in the car, phones between meetings. By your mid-40s, none of those focal distances work without help. Custom Lens Replacement can fix all three with one procedure.
Richardson's professionals live at three focal distances. After 40, none of them work without help.
The US-75 corridor runs on screen time — code on a monitor, data on a phone, a whiteboard across the room. By the mid-40s, switching between distance glasses and readers starts costing real minutes, and progressives trade the switching for a headache. These are people who solve problems for a living, and a workaround is not a solution.
Custom Lens Replacement is one. The aging natural lens, the one that can no longer flex between focal distances, is replaced with a premium intraocular lens covering the ranges that define your day: laptop, phone, driving, or a prioritized blend. Performed electively before a cataract develops, it puts lens selection and timing entirely in your control — and because the natural lens is removed, you will never need cataract surgery later.
Dr. Shehz is double board-certified, trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute, and has performed nearly 7,000 procedures. He takes your biometry, walks you through IOL options, performs the surgery, and follows up. Richardson is 15 minutes north on US-75.
They have seen what a rotating roster looks like along Arapaho and Campbell. They wanted something else.
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Your surgeon has a name.
No rotating roster. The physician who plans your lens performs the surgery and follows up — one person accountable for the result.
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IOL selected for your work life.
Screen distance, phone distance, driving distance — the lens is chosen based on how you actually use your eyes, not a generic default.
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No future cataract.
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.
Once presbyopia sets in, the question isn't whether to act — it's which lens-based approach fits your eyes and your priorities. Some patients benefit from an additive lens; others from a full lens exchange; still others from waiting for a cataract to mature.
Three paths, each for a different situation. Your consultation determines the right one.
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
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!!!
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05/Getting here
The drive is the easy part.
The route
US-75 north to the Sam Rayburn Tollway — about 15 minutes from central Richardson. Ground floor with free patient parking.
Trip one is a complimentary consultation with full biometry — about 90 minutes. Surgery is scheduled per eye, typically a week apart. Many Richardson patients schedule around the work day and are back at the office afterward.
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?
It replaces your aging natural lens with a premium IOL matched to your visual goals — the same technique as cataract surgery, done electively before a cataract develops.
How much does it cost near Richardson?
After your consultation you get one written, all-in quote. FSA/HSA-eligible, with 0% APR financing available for qualified applicants.
Can I use my employer's FSA or HSA?
Yes — Custom Lens Replacement is fully eligible for FSA and HSA funds. Many Richardson-area employers offer both, and we help you verify at your consultation.
Will I still need glasses?
The goal is to significantly reduce or eliminate glasses dependence. The IOL is selected to optimize the visual distances that matter most in your daily life.
What is recovery like?
About 25-30 minutes per eye, no stitches. Most patients see clearly within 24 hours. Drops for a few weeks.
Is this the same as cataract surgery?
The procedure is identical. The difference is timing and intent — CLR is done on your schedule before a cataract forces the decision.
How far is Plano from Richardson?
About 15 minutes up US-75. Free parking, ground floor, and the consultation takes about 90 minutes.
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? Your evaluation determines the answer.
EVO ICL adds a lens without removing your natural one — best for younger patients with clear lenses. Premium cataract surgery uses the same technique when cataracts are already visually significant. Your consultation determines the right path.
Three pairs of glasses, three focal distances. One procedure can replace them all.
Book a free consultation, get your biometry and one written quote, and find out which IOL matches your work life. About 15 minutes on US-75. Call 214-972-2020 or book online.
