EVO ICL in Allen is ten minutes from a surgeon who places it.
Allen is practically next door to our Plano practice — and when your corneas or prescription rule out LASIK, the surgeon who can place an EVO ICL is a quicker drive than most Allen errands.
Allen sits right next to Plano. The right surgeon is closer than you think.
Allen sits 10 minutes north of us on US-75, and many residents already pass the practice on their commute. That makes the answer to "LASIK won't work for me" unusually close — and the surgeon whose advanced refractive training specifically covers implantable lenses easy to reach.
EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer Lens placed behind the iris through a micro-incision. It corrects myopia from roughly -3 to -20 diopters, the range where LASIK becomes unsafe, without removing any corneal tissue. Thin corneas and chronic dry eye, which disqualify many LASIK candidates, are typically non-issues. The lens is biocompatible, UV-protective, and removable. Most patients see 20/20 by the next morning.
Dr. Shehz is double board-certified, trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute, and has performed nearly 7,000 procedures including ICL implantations. Allen patients cluster their visits — consultation one morning, surgery on a separate day, follow-ups on the way to work.
Watters Creek, Twin Creeks, the Premium Outlets corridor. Ten minutes south, and the answer changes.
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Specialized ICL training.
Dr. Shehz's refractive fellowship included EVO ICL implantation — the skill set that matters most for a lens placed inside the eye.
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10 minutes, one surgeon.
The proximity of Allen means you can schedule around a lunch break. The surgeon who measures your eyes is the one implanting the lens.
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Accountability, in writing.
Written all-in quote before you decide, 20/Happy Patient Guarantee after. No surprises.
02/Why patients look beyond LASIK
Why patients look beyond LASIK — and what they find.
High prescriptions, thin corneas, and dry eyes rule out about 20% of adults who explore LASIK. Those patients aren't limited to glasses — they're candidates for a different category of vision correction that works with the eye rather than reshaping it.
The three options below each fit a different eye profile. Your free consultation determines which one is right.
03/Your lens-based options
The right lens procedure depends on your eyes and your age.
The implantable alternative
EVO ICL
A biocompatible Collamer lens placed behind the iris — corrects high prescriptions LASIK can't safely treat, and it's removable if your needs ever change. UV protection is built in, and most patients see 20/20 the next morning.
Best for: High myopia (-3 to -20D), thin corneas, dry-eye-prone eyes, patients told they can't get LASIK
Two advanced lasers reshape the cornea in about 15 minutes. Fast recovery, wide eligibility, and decades of outcomes data — but it requires adequate corneal thickness and a prescription within its treatment range.
Best for: Stable prescriptions within range, healthy corneas, fastest visual recovery
The natural lens is replaced with a premium IOL — addressing reading-glasses dependence, high prescriptions, and early lens changes in a single procedure. Ideal for patients over 40 who want to solve near and distance together.
Best for: Over 40, reading-glasses dependence, presbyopia, early lens changes
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Dr. Shez is the most informative and detail oriented LASIK doctor I have met in my entire life. With other LASIK doctors, the volume of patients they have is so high that they don't take the time to discuss with you what your options are. Dr. Shez on the other hand took over an hour the first time I visited and made sure to explain to me the variety of… Read full review
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I had a great experience with Visionary Eye Surgery and Dr. Shehz throughout my LASIK journey. From the consultation to the follow-ups, the staff was professional, patient, and reassuring every step of the way.
Even when I had a healing complication with one eye early on, they took care of it immediately, stayed in close contact with me, and made sure I… Read full review
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I had lasik and it was the easiest process! No pain and Dr. Shehz is amazing! I definitely recommend visionary eye and should have done this years ago.
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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.
Trip one is a complimentary consultation — about an hour. Trip two is surgery day. Many Allen patients cluster both into morning visits and are home before lunch.
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 EVO ICL?
An Implantable Collamer Lens placed behind the iris to correct high myopia (-3 to -20D). Unlike LASIK, it's additive — nothing is removed from the cornea — and it's removable if needed.
How close is the practice to Allen?
About 10 minutes south on US-75. Free parking, ground floor. Many Allen patients schedule around a lunch break.
How much does EVO ICL cost?
You'll receive one written, all-in quote after your consultation. FSA/HSA-eligible, with 0% APR financing available for qualified applicants.
Why can't I just get LASIK?
LASIK reshapes the cornea, which requires adequate thickness and a prescription within its safe range. If your myopia is above about -8 to -10D or your corneas are thin, LASIK removes too much tissue to be safe. EVO ICL bypasses that limitation entirely.
How fast is recovery?
Most patients see 20/20 within 24 hours and return to work the next day. Drops for a few weeks, no heavy lifting for several days.
Is EVO ICL reversible?
Yes. The lens can be removed or exchanged if your vision needs change decades later. That reversibility is one of ICL's key advantages over corneal procedures.
What if I'm over 40?
EVO ICL works best when your natural lens is still clear. If you're over 45 and presbyopia is the main concern, Custom Lens Replacement may be a better fit — and Dr. Shehz performs both.
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