EVO ICL in Richardson is the option LASIK rules out.
The US-75 corridor is full of optometrists who can tell you LASIK isn't safe for your eyes. Finding the surgeon who can tell you what is — and has the specialized training to do it — is a shorter drive than you'd expect.
Your optometrist said LASIK isn't safe. They were right — and there's a next step.
Engineers at Texas Instruments and Cisco, clinicians at Methodist Richardson, analysts at Blue Cross Blue Shield — this is a community that does not accept a limitation quietly. Told their prescription is -8 or their corneas are too thin for LASIK, they go looking for the alternative.
EVO ICL is a biocompatible Collamer lens placed behind the iris through a micro-incision smaller than the edge of a contact lens. It corrects myopia from roughly -3 to -20 diopters, leaves the cornea untouched, and includes built-in UV protection. Nothing is permanently removed — the lens is additive and reversible. Most patients see 20/20 by the next morning and are back at work within a day or two.
Dr. Shehz trained at Dean McGee Eye Institute and pursued advanced refractive training covering ICL implantation specifically. He is double board-certified, has performed nearly 7,000 procedures, and handles every step from the first anterior-chamber measurement through your last follow-up. Richardson is 15 minutes north on US-75.
The optometrist who flagged the problem was right. They just were not the person who could solve it.
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Advanced ICL training.
Dr. Shehz's fellowship included EVO ICL placement — the precise skill set that high-myopia patients need from their surgeon.
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One surgeon, start to finish.
The physician who measures your eyes is the one implanting the lens and examining you at every follow-up. No handoffs.
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Written accountability.
All-in quote before you decide, 20/Happy Patient Guarantee behind eligible procedures, terms reviewed up front.
02/Why patients look beyond LASIK
Why patients look beyond LASIK — and what they find.
Roughly one in five adults who explore laser vision correction are told their eyes aren't suitable — high myopia, thin corneas, dry-eye history, or large pupils. Those patients aren't out of options; they need a different approach.
The three paths below each solve the problem differently. Your consultation determines which one fits your eyes.
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 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 anterior-segment mapping — about an hour. Trip two is surgery day (about 20 minutes per eye). Many Richardson patients schedule around their work day and are back at the office by 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. Unlike LASIK, no corneal tissue is removed — the lens is additive and can be removed or exchanged later if needed.
How much does EVO ICL cost near Richardson?
After your consultation you receive one written, all-in quote — surgeon, lens, and aftercare included. EVO ICL is FSA/HSA-eligible, and 0% APR financing is available for qualified applicants.
Why was I told I can't get LASIK?
The most common reasons are a prescription beyond LASIK's safe range (typically above -8 to -10D), corneas that are too thin to safely reshape, large pupils, or chronic dry eye. All of these are typically well-suited for EVO ICL.
How long does the procedure take?
About 20 minutes per eye. Most patients see clearly within 24 hours and return to work the next day.
Can I use my employer's FSA or HSA?
Yes — EVO ICL is fully eligible for FSA and HSA funds. Many Richardson-area employers offer both, and we can help you verify eligibility at your consultation.
Is the drive from Richardson to Plano easy?
About 15 minutes up US-75. Free parking at the door, ground-floor suite, and the consultation takes about an hour.
What if EVO ICL isn't right for me?
We'll tell you directly and explain why. Some patients are better served by Custom Lens Replacement, ASA, or a different approach — all performed by Dr. Shehz in the same facility.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
