If you've been told your prescription is too high or your corneas are too thin for LASIK, you're not out of options — you're just in a different category. EVO ICL corrects what LASIK can't, and Dr. Shehz has the advanced refractive training to place it precisely.
You did the research. LASIK said no. That's the beginning of the story, not the end.
"Your prescription is too high for LASIK." "Your corneas are too thin." For most patients that sentence ends the conversation. It should be the start of a different one — because the limitation is LASIK's, not your eyes'.
EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer Lens: biocompatible, UV-protective, placed behind the iris through a micro-incision smaller than a contact lens. It corrects myopia from roughly -3 to -20 diopters, well beyond LASIK's safe range, and it is removable if your needs change decades later. Nothing is taken from the cornea, so thin corneas and chronic dry eye are often non-issues. Most patients see 20/20 by the next morning.
Dr. Shehz is double board-certified, trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute, and pursued advanced refractive training that specifically included ICL implantation. He handles every consultation, every placement, and every follow-up. Frisco is 15 minutes south on the Dallas North Tollway.
Starwood, Stonebriar, and Phillips Creek residents rarely accept a no. They go looking for the procedure that fits.
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Trained specifically in ICL placement.
Dr. Shehz's advanced refractive fellowship included EVO ICL. The lens sits inside the eye — the surgeon's precision and training are the variables that matter most.
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One surgeon, start to finish.
The physician who measures your anterior chamber is the one placing the lens — and the one who examines you at every follow-up. No rotation, no roster.
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Accountability, in writing.
A written all-in quote before you decide, and the 20/Happy Patient Guarantee behind eligible procedures after. Terms explained up front.
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 they're outside its safe treatment range. High myopia, thin corneas, large pupils, and chronic dry eye are the most common reasons. Those patients aren't "stuck with glasses" — they're candidates for a different category of procedure, one that adds a lens rather than reshaping the cornea.
The three options below cover the full spectrum. Your consultation will determine which one your eyes actually 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
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 or Sam Rayburn Tollway south — about 15 minutes from most of Frisco. Ground floor, 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 (about 20 minutes per eye). Follow-ups are scheduled around your routine; many Frisco patients pair visits with the school-day schedule.
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 is it different from LASIK?
EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer Lens placed behind the iris through a micro-incision. Unlike LASIK, nothing is removed from your cornea — the lens is additive, and it's removable if your needs ever change. It corrects prescriptions LASIK can't safely treat, including high myopia up to about -20 diopters.
How much does EVO ICL cost near Frisco?
After your consultation you'll receive one written, all-in quote — surgeon, lens, and follow-up care included. EVO ICL is fully FSA/HSA-eligible, and 0% APR financing is available for qualified applicants. No number is added after the quote.
Am I a candidate for EVO ICL?
Ideal candidates are typically 21–45 with moderate-to-high myopia, stable prescriptions, and adequate anterior chamber depth. Candidacy is determined by precise measurements during your free consultation — not by a screening questionnaire.
Is EVO ICL safe long-term?
The Collamer material has been implanted worldwide since 1997, with more than 2 million lenses placed globally. It's biocompatible, includes built-in UV protection, and the lens can be removed or exchanged if needed decades later.
How long is recovery from EVO ICL?
Most patients see 20/20 or better within 24 hours. You'll use prescription drops for a few weeks and avoid rubbing your eyes. Many Frisco patients return to work the day after surgery.
Is it worth driving from Frisco to Plano for EVO ICL?
It's about 15 minutes on the Tollway. ICL requires a surgeon with specific implant training — that's a narrower field than LASIK. You'll make a handful of trips total, and the surgeon's precision determines the outcome you live with for decades.
What if EVO ICL isn't right for me either?
Then you'll hear it directly, along with the alternative. Some patients are better served by Custom Lens Replacement, ASA, or a combination approach. Every option is performed by Dr. Shehz in the same Plano facility.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
Not sure which procedure fits? The consultation answers that.
LASIK, EVO ICL, and Custom Lens Replacement each serve a different eye profile. Your measurements — not a sales pitch — determine which one Dr. Shehz recommends.
Told LASIK isn't for you? Find out what is — in 15 minutes on the Tollway.
Book a free consultation, get your measurements and one written quote, and leave with a real answer. No pressure, no follow-up sales calls. Call 214-972-2020 or book online.
