SMILE Pro for Glendale Patients | Christmas SMILE
Glendale is a city of commuters. Thousands of people leave the neighborhoods around Brand Boulevard, Adams Hill and the Verdugo foothills every morning for jobs in Burbank, Pasadena or downtown Los Angeles, and come back after dark. In December, when the Americana at Brand lights its tree and the sun sets before 5 p.m., a lot of that driving happens at night. That is when contact lens wearers notice tired eyes and glasses wearers notice glare.
Getting to Beverly Hills from Glendale
The Beverly Hills office at 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 265 East is about 15 miles from downtown Glendale. The usual route is the 134 west to the 101 and over the Cahuenga Pass, then surface streets, or Los Feliz Boulevard to Highland when the freeway is crawling. Expect 30 to 50 minutes. Parking is validated in the building. Many Glendale patients schedule late-morning visits to miss both rush hours.
Night driving: what to discuss
Every eye has its own optics, and some people already see halos or starbursts around headlights before any procedure. If that is you, say so at the consult. Pupil size, prescription and corneal shape all affect how night vision may feel after laser vision correction, and the team will explain realistic expectations for your eyes. Clear, honest information on this point matters more than any brochure.
Multigenerational households
Glendale is one of the most diverse cities in the region, and multigenerational households are common. That often means a parent asking about cataract surgery, a young adult asking about SMILE Pro and a grandparent asking about dry eye, all at the same dinner table. Khanna Vision Institute treats a wide range of conditions, and a consult for one person sometimes becomes a useful conversation for the whole family.
What SMILE Pro treats
SMILE Pro uses the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 laser to form a thin lenticule inside the cornea, which is removed through a small opening, without a 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 he will recommend LASIK, EVO ICL or no procedure when the measurements say so. Results vary from person to person. See the SMILE Pro page.
Trails above the city
Weekend hikers head up the Verdugo Mountains from Brand Park or Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Wind and dust on those fire roads can be hard on contacts. After treatment, the team gives guidance on when dusty outdoor activity is fine again and what protective eyewear to wear.
Plan the drive home
Because the commute from Glendale is longer than from the Westside, line up your driver early. Treatment day is not the day to drive yourself, and the first follow-up usually comes soon afterward, so a reliable ride for both visits makes the week easier.
A gift for the commuter in your family
Relatives sometimes buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro, in an amount they choose, for someone who spends hours on the freeway in contacts. It is their gift, not a promotion from Khanna Vision Institute. Start with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually, so the person receiving it can decide with full information.
Glendale FAQ
How long is the drive from Glendale to the Beverly Hills office?
Usually 30 to 50 minutes via the 134 and 101, depending on traffic.
Will SMILE Pro affect my night driving?
It depends on your eyes. Discuss any current glare or halos at the consult.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is validated at 9100 Wilshire Blvd.
Request a Free VIP consult or call (310) 482-1240.