EVO ICL in Fort Worth corrects the eyes LASIK turns away.
Fort Worth has LASIK centers. It also has patients who've been told their eyes won't work for LASIK — and those patients drive to Plano for a surgeon with the specialized training to place an implantable lens. The trip is about 50 minutes. The outcome lasts decades.
Fort Worth told you LASIK isn't safe. The next step is a surgeon, not a second opinion.
Tarrant County has a well-established ophthalmology community, and for most patients LASIK works. For the ones whose prescriptions run past -8 diopters, whose corneas are thin, or whose dry-eye history makes corneal surgery risky, the local options narrow sharply. EVO ICL is built for exactly those eyes, and placing it takes implant training beyond a standard ophthalmology residency.
The lens is biocompatible Collamer, placed behind the iris through a micro-incision. It corrects myopia from roughly -3 to -20 diopters, carries built-in UV protection, leaves the cornea untouched, and is removable if your needs change. The procedure takes about 20 minutes per eye, and most patients see 20/20 by the next morning.
Dr. Shehz trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute and pursued advanced refractive training that specifically included ICL implantation. He is double board-certified, has performed nearly 7,000 procedures, and handles every consultation, placement, and post-operative exam. The drive is about 50 minutes via I-30 east to the PGBT — a handful of trips in total, and later routine care can be coordinated with your optometrist in Tarrant County.
For someone who has worn high-prescription lenses their whole adult life, this is rarely described as a small thing.
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ICL-specific fellowship training.
Dr. Shehz's advanced refractive training included EVO ICL placement — the narrow expertise that high-myopia patients need from their surgeon.
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Worth the drive, not the hassle.
Everything in one ground-floor Plano building — consultation, surgery, recovery. No hospital campus, no shuttling between locations.
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Written accountability.
All-in quote before you decide, 20/Happy Patient Guarantee behind eligible procedures, terms explained up front.
02/Why patients look beyond LASIK
Why patients look beyond LASIK — and what they find.
High prescriptions, thin corneas, and dry eyes disqualify roughly 20% of adults from laser vision correction. Those patients aren't stuck with glasses — they're candidates for lens-based procedures that bypass the cornea entirely.
Three distinct paths cover the full refractive spectrum. Your free consultation determines which one your eyes support.
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.
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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
I-30 east to the PGBT, or I-820 to I-35E north — about 50 minutes from central Fort Worth. Ground floor with free parking at the door.
Trip one is a complimentary consultation — about an hour. Trip two is surgery day. Follow-ups are minimized, and later routine care can be coordinated with your optometrist in Tarrant County.
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.
Is it worth driving from Fort Worth for EVO ICL?
About 50 minutes. You'll make a handful of trips total. ICL requires a surgeon with specialized implant training — a narrow specialty. The outcome lasts decades. Fort Worth patients consistently tell us the drive was the easy part of the decision.
What is EVO ICL?
An Implantable Collamer Lens placed behind the iris to correct high myopia (-3 to -20D). Nothing is removed from the cornea, and the lens is reversible.
How much does EVO ICL cost?
After your consultation you get one written, all-in quote. FSA/HSA-eligible, with 0% APR financing available for qualified applicants.
How 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.
Why can't I get EVO ICL in Fort Worth?
ICL implantation is a specialized procedure that requires specific fellowship training beyond standard ophthalmology residency. Not every eye surgeon offers it. Dr. Shehz's advanced refractive training specifically included EVO ICL placement.
How many trips to Plano will I make from Fort Worth?
Typically three to four: consultation, surgery day, and one or two follow-ups. Later routine care can be coordinated with your optometrist in Tarrant County.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
Not sure which procedure fits? Your measurements decide.
LASIK, EVO ICL, and Custom Lens Replacement each correct different eye profiles. The free consultation tells you which one Dr. Shehz recommends — and you leave with data, not a sales pitch.
