SMILE Pro Christmas Gift for Malibu
People who live along the Malibu coast tend to ask practical questions before a big decision. What does the laser actually do? How long am I in the chair? What will I feel? This page answers those questions about SMILE Pro, step by step, for anyone in Malibu weighing it as a gift to themselves or someone they love.
Before the laser: measurements
Most of the work happens before treatment. Corneal topography maps the front surface of the eye, tomography measures thickness across the cornea, and the team records your prescription carefully, sometimes more than once. Soft contact lenses need to stay out for a set time beforehand, because they subtly change corneal shape. These measurements, not enthusiasm, decide whether SMILE Pro is appropriate.
In the treatment room
Numbing drops are placed in the eye, and a lid holder keeps it from blinking. The ZEISS VISUMAX 800 uses a gentle curved contact glass to hold the eye steady. ZEISS reports that the laser creates the lenticule, a thin disc of corneal tissue, in under 10 seconds for nearsightedness. The surgeon then removes that lenticule through a small opening, with no LASIK flap. Most people describe pressure rather than pain, and the full visit takes much longer than the laser itself.
The first days afterward
Vision is often blurry at first and improves over the following days, though healing varies from person to person. Expect prescribed eye drops, protective shields while sleeping for a period, and instructions not to rub your eyes. The first follow-up is usually soon after treatment. For Malibu patients, the Westlake Village office at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F, with its free lot, is often the easier place for those visits, via Malibu Canyon or Kanan Dume Road.
Back to the beach
Ocean water, pools and hot tubs wait about 2 to 3 weeks until your surgeon clears you. Sand and wind on Zuma or at El Matador are reasons to wear wraparound sunglasses in the meantime. Contact sports and some water sports have longer waiting periods; ask about your specific activities.
Who SMILE Pro is for
In the U.S., SMILE Pro treats eligible nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism, in adults 22 and older with a stable prescription. It is not designed for farsightedness or age-related reading changes. Rajesh Khanna, MD has more than 25 years of experience and 25,000+ procedures, and he often recommends LASIK, ASA, EVO ICL or PIE when they fit better. Results vary from person to person.
Cost
SMILE Pro is $150 per eye per month for 24 months for qualified applicants, through financing partners such as CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit or Cherry. The lender sets approval, APR and terms, not Khanna Vision Institute. A gift certificate can be applied toward that cost. See the financing options page for more.
Giving it this Christmas
Friends and relatives sometimes buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro in an amount they choose. It is their gift, not a promotion from the practice. Pairing it with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually, lets the person receiving it learn first whether their eyes qualify. Call (310) 482-1240 to arrange one.
Malibu SMILE Pro FAQ
How long does the SMILE Pro laser take?
ZEISS reports under 10 seconds to create the lenticule for nearsightedness. The whole visit takes much longer.
Does SMILE Pro hurt?
Numbing drops are used; most people describe pressure rather than pain.
Where should Malibu patients go for follow-ups?
The Westlake Village office, with a free lot, is usually easiest.
Request a Free VIP consult or call (310) 482-1240.