SMILE Pro for Thousand Oaks Patients | Christmas SMILE
Thousand Oaks is a family town. Weekends mean soccer at Conejo Creek Park, a hike to the waterfall in Wildwood Regional Park, or a show at the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Civic Arts Plaza. California Lutheran University adds a steady flow of students and young staff. Across all of those groups, one question comes up often in December: is it time to stop buying contact lenses?
Close to home in Westlake Village
Khanna Vision Institute's Westlake Village office, at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F, is about six miles from central Thousand Oaks, usually ten minutes east on the 101 to Lindero Canyon Road. There is a free parking lot at the door. For a Conejo Valley patient that means the consult, the measurements and every follow-up happen without crossing the Sepulveda Pass. Patients who work in Los Angeles can use the Beverly Hills office instead.
Youth sports parents and weekend athletes
Parents who coach, referees who run the sideline, and adults in rec leagues all describe the same problem: a contact lens that pops out mid-game, or glasses that are dangerous in a collision. After SMILE Pro, contact sports wait until your surgeon clears you, and protective eyewear is still recommended for some sports. The team will walk through your specific activities at the consult.
College students and the age question
Cal Lutheran students sometimes ask whether they can treat their eyes over winter break. In the United States, SMILE Pro is approved for adults 22 and older, and the prescription should be stable. Many students are better off waiting a year or two and starting the conversation with a consult once those boxes are checked. Rushing rarely helps eyes that are still changing.
How SMILE Pro works
SMILE Pro uses the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 laser to create a small lenticule within the cornea that is removed through a small opening, with no LASIK flap. It treats eligible nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism. Rajesh Khanna, MD has more than 25 years of experience and 25,000+ procedures, and he regularly recommends other paths, including LASIK, EVO ICL or no surgery, when the measurements point that way. Results vary from person to person. The SMILE Pro page covers more.
Fitting treatment around school calendars
Conejo Valley Unified's winter break is a popular window for parents, because another adult is home and schedules are loose. Plan for a couple of quiet days, and keep the follow-up visits on your calendar for the months that follow. Those check-ins are short in Westlake Village, which is one reason locals like the office.
Conejo Valley evenings
Thousand Oaks roads are dark at night compared with Los Angeles, especially out toward Newbury Park and up Potrero Road. If you notice glare or halos when you drive at night now, mention it at the consult so you understand what to expect after any procedure.
A gift from one generation to another
Grandparents in the Conejo Valley sometimes buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro for an adult grandchild, in whatever amount they choose. It is their gift, not a promotion from the practice. Pair it with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually, so the decision is based on real measurements.
Thousand Oaks FAQ
Which Khanna Vision Institute office is closest to Thousand Oaks?
Westlake Village, at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F, about six miles east on the 101. The lot is free.
Can a college student have SMILE Pro?
In the U.S. it is approved for adults 22 and older with a stable prescription.
When can I play soccer again?
Your surgeon sets that timeline at follow-up, based on how your eyes heal.
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