Dallas has more LASIK billboards per mile than almost any city in Texas. What those billboards don't tell you is that about 20% of the patients who walk in will be told their eyes aren't suitable. EVO ICL is designed for exactly those patients — and Dr. Shehz has the specialized training to place it.
Dallas has no shortage of LASIK centers. But LASIK isn't the answer for every eye.
Dallas is the most aggressively marketed LASIK market in the state. National chains, university-affiliated centers, and private practices compete for attention along the tollway and Central Expressway. None of that advertising changes the physics of corneal tissue: if your prescription is too high or your corneas too thin, LASIK is not safe. A different procedure is.
EVO ICL is a biocompatible Collamer lens placed behind the iris through a micro-incision smaller than a contact-lens edge. It corrects myopia from roughly -3 to -20 diopters, leaves the cornea completely untouched, and includes built-in UV protection. For professionals wearing contacts ten hours a day downtown, near the Telecom Corridor, or in the Stemmons medical district, it means clear vision without daily lenses — and a procedure that is reversible decades from now.
Dr. Shehz is double board-certified, trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute, and pursued advanced refractive training covering ICL placement. He has performed nearly 7,000 procedures and runs every consultation, surgery, and follow-up himself. Dallas is about 25 minutes south of us.
Advertising cannot change the physics of corneal tissue. Park Cities and Lake Highlands figured that out first.
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Fellowship-trained in ICL.
Dr. Shehz's advanced refractive training specifically included EVO ICL implantation — the precision skill set that high-myopia patients require.
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One surgeon, one building.
The physician who maps your anterior chamber places the lens and follows up. No rotating roster, no surprise faces.
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Written accountability.
All-in quote before you decide, 20/Happy Patient Guarantee behind eligible procedures, and FSA/HSA/financing explained before you commit.
02/Why patients look beyond LASIK
Why patients look beyond LASIK — and what they find.
About 20% of adults who explore laser vision correction learn their eyes fall outside its safe treatment window. High myopia, thin corneas, large pupils, and chronic dry eye are the usual reasons. These patients aren't limited to glasses — they're candidates for procedures that work differently.
The three paths below cover the spectrum from corneal reshaping to lens implantation to full lens replacement. Your consultation determines which one fits.
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
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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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
Dallas North Tollway north or US-75 north — about 25 minutes from central Dallas. Ground floor with free patient parking at the door.
Trip one is a complimentary consultation with full anterior-segment mapping — about an hour. Trip two is surgery day. Follow-ups are scheduled to minimize round trips; many Dallas patients handle everything in morning visits.
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 and how does it differ from LASIK?
EVO ICL is an implantable lens placed behind the iris — it corrects high myopia without reshaping the cornea. Unlike LASIK, nothing is removed, and the lens is removable if needed later.
How much does EVO ICL cost near Dallas?
After your consultation you receive one written, all-in quote — surgeon, lens, and aftercare included. FSA/HSA-eligible, with 0% APR financing available for qualified applicants.
Why do Dallas patients drive to Plano for EVO ICL?
ICL implantation requires a surgeon with specific fellowship training — a narrower specialty than LASIK. The 25-minute drive gets you one named surgeon who handles every step, not a rotating roster at a downtown chain.
Am I a candidate for EVO ICL?
Typical candidates are 21-45 with moderate-to-high myopia, stable prescriptions, and adequate anterior chamber depth. The free consultation includes all the measurements needed to determine candidacy.
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 covered by insurance?
No — EVO ICL is an elective procedure. It is fully eligible for FSA and HSA funds, and 0% APR financing is available. We explain all payment options at your consultation.
What if I'm over 45 with presbyopia too?
If both distance and near vision are goals, Custom Lens Replacement may be a better fit — it replaces the aging natural lens with a premium IOL. Dr. Shehz performs both and will recommend the right path at your consultation.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
