SMILE Pro Holiday Gift: Thousand Oaks & Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills sits where the Santa Monica Mountains meet the Conejo Valley. Ladyface Mountain rises behind the shopping centers on Agoura Road, Cheeseboro and Palo Comado canyons draw hikers and mountain bikers, and Old Agoura still has horse properties and dirt riding trails. Neighbors in east Thousand Oaks share many of the same trails. Dusty, sunny and active: it is a hard place to keep contact lenses comfortable.
Minutes from the Westlake Village office
The Westlake Village office at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F is about four miles from central Agoura Hills, usually under ten minutes via the 101 or Agoura Road, and there is a free lot. East Thousand Oaks residents near Westlake Boulevard are just as close. That short trip makes the follow-up visits after treatment easy to keep.
Horses, hay and arenas
Equestrians deal with hay dust, arena footing and barn air every day. Those particles collect under contacts and irritate eyes quickly. After SMILE Pro, ask the team when barn work and riding can resume, and plan for protective eyewear in dusty arenas while healing. Riders also mention how much easier it is to judge distance without glasses that bounce at a trot; whether that applies to you depends on your result.
Ladyface and Cheeseboro
The Ladyface trail is steep and exposed, and Cheeseboro's fire roads are dusty most of the year. Hikers and cyclists should expect specific guidance on dust, sweat and sun after treatment. Good wraparound sunglasses are worth owning anyway in this valley, where summer afternoons regularly pass 95 degrees.
SMILE Pro and candidacy
SMILE Pro uses the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 to create a small lenticule within the cornea that is removed through a small opening, without a flap. It treats eligible nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism, in adults 22 and older with a stable prescription. Rajesh Khanna, MD has more than 25 years of experience and 25,000+ procedures. Some patients hear that LASIK, EVO ICL, PIE or no surgery fits 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. See the financing options page.
Agoura families in December
Agoura Hills High and the local elementary schools close for winter break, and many parents use that quieter week for their own appointments while another adult is home. If you are considering treatment then, book the consult in November so measurements and candidacy are settled in time.
Before your measurements
Soft contacts need to stay out for a set period before testing; the team gives the exact window when you book. Bring your glasses, your lens prescription and any older records from your eye doctor, so the team can confirm your numbers are stable. If you ride or hike in prescription sunglasses, bring those too.
Winter light in the canyons
Low winter sun shines straight down the 101 corridor in the late afternoon, and drivers heading west out of Agoura know the glare well. Mention it at the consult if it bothers you now.
A gift from the family
Relatives may buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro, in an amount they choose, for someone who has been fighting with lenses on the trail for years. It is their gift, not a promotion from the practice. Start with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually.
Agoura Hills FAQ
How close is the Westlake Village office to Agoura Hills?
About four miles, under ten minutes, with a free lot.
When can I ride my horse after SMILE Pro?
Ask at follow-up; dusty barns and arenas need extra caution during healing.
Can I start with a virtual consult?
Yes. The Free VIP consult is offered in office and virtually.
Book a Free VIP consult or call (805) 230-2126.