SMILE Pro for Santa Monica Patients | Christmas SMILE
In Santa Monica the day often starts outside. Runners loop Palisades Park and climb the Fourth Street stairs, cyclists ride the Marvin Braude path toward Venice, and swimmers meet at the Pier before work. Contact lenses do not love salt water, sand or wind, and prescription goggles are one more thing to forget in the car. That is why so many people here ask how laser vision correction fits an outdoor life.
A straight shot down Wilshire
The Beverly Hills office at 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 265 East sits on the same boulevard that runs through Santa Monica. It is about eight miles east, typically 20 to 30 minutes by car, and parking in the building is validated. The Metro Rapid buses on Wilshire are an option for a consult. For treatment day, plan a ride home with a friend or family member.
Water, sand and timing
After SMILE Pro, pools, hot tubs and the ocean wait about 2 to 3 weeks, until your surgeon says the eye is ready. Dusty, sandy, windy conditions call for wraparound sunglasses for a while. Many Santa Monica residents schedule treatment in winter, when the water is cold and the beach is quieter, so they are back in the ocean long before spring swells and summer crowds.
Sun on the coast
The coast is bright year round, and reflected light off water and sand adds glare. Good UV-blocking sunglasses matter after any eye procedure and are a smart habit for life. If you already notice glare or halos at night on the PCH, mention it at your consult. Night vision expectations are part of the conversation.
SMILE Pro in a sentence or two
SMILE Pro uses the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 laser to create a lenticule inside the cornea, removed through a small opening, with no LASIK flap. It treats eligible nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism, in adults 22 and older. Rajesh Khanna, MD has more than 25 years of experience and 25,000+ procedures, and candidacy depends on measurements, not lifestyle alone. Results vary from person to person. Read the SMILE Pro page for detail.
Brentwood, Ocean Park and the Westside
Residents of Ocean Park, Sunset Park and nearby Brentwood have the same short drive east on Wilshire or San Vicente. Westside patients sometimes combine the consult with errands in Beverly Hills, which makes the first visit easy to fit into a weekday. Venice and Mar Vista residents can take Lincoln or Centinela up to Wilshire and still be there in about half an hour.
Before your measurements
Soft contact lenses change the shape of the cornea slightly, so they usually need to stay out for some days before testing; the team gives exact instructions when you schedule. Surfers and swimmers who already rely on glasses at the beach find this easy. Others plan it for a quieter week so they are not squinting at the lineup.
A holiday gift by the sea
A spouse, parent or friend can buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro, in the amount they choose, as a present. It is a personal gift, not a promotion from the practice. Start with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually, so the person you are giving it to knows whether their eyes qualify.
Santa Monica FAQ
How long until I can swim in the ocean after SMILE Pro?
About 2 to 3 weeks, and only after your surgeon clears you.
How do I get from Santa Monica to the office?
Head east on Wilshire Boulevard about eight miles. Parking is validated in the building.
Will SMILE Pro help with night glare?
Glare depends on your eyes. Bring it up at the consult so expectations are clear.
Request a Free VIP consult or call (310) 482-1240.