SMILE Pro Christmas Gift in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is not one place. A patient in Silver Lake, one in Leimert Park and one in Woodland Hills live in the same city but face completely different drives, schedules and weekends. When Angelenos ask about SMILE Pro around the holidays, the first useful question is often simple: which office makes sense for you?
Two offices, one city
Khanna Vision Institute has two offices. The Beverly Hills office at 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 265 East is central for the Westside, Mid-City, Hollywood, Koreatown and downtown, with validated parking in the building. The Westlake Village office at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F has a free lot and is usually easier for the west San Fernando Valley, from Woodland Hills and West Hills out to the Conejo Valley. Pick the office you can reach without stress, because follow-up visits matter.
Metro and the city's growing rail
The D Line subway extension along Wilshire Boulevard is bringing rail closer to Beverly Hills, and Metro buses already run the corridor. Transit is a reasonable way to get to a consult. On treatment day, though, you need a friend or relative to take you home, so plan a ride rather than a train.
SMILE Pro, LASIK or EVO ICL?
Los Angeles patients often arrive having read about all three. In plain terms: LASIK creates a thin flap and reshapes the cornea under it. SMILE Pro uses the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 to create a small lenticule inside the cornea and remove it through a small opening, with no flap. EVO ICL is a lens placed inside the eye, which can suit some people whose corneas or prescriptions are not right for laser. Which one fits depends on measurements, not preference. Rajesh Khanna, MD has more than 25 years of experience and 25,000+ procedures across these options, and he will explain the tradeoffs for your eyes. Results vary from person to person.
Who SMILE Pro is for
In the United States, SMILE Pro treats eligible nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism, in adults 22 and older with a stable prescription. People who are farsighted or who mostly need reading help are usually directed toward other approaches. Visit the SMILE Pro page for the full overview.
Life in the city after treatment
Angelenos spend a lot of time outdoors: Griffith Park trails up to the Observatory, the bike lanes on the LA River path, pickup basketball at local parks. Expect guidance on returning to each activity, with pools and the ocean usually waiting about 2 to 3 weeks. Smog and wind on dry days are reasons to keep sunglasses handy while you heal.
Holiday timing in LA
For many working Angelenos, the quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year's is the only week the calendar opens up. Book the consult early in December if you want to use that window, since measurements and candidacy must be confirmed first. If the timing is too tight, January is a fine alternative.
A Los Angeles holiday gift
Friends and relatives sometimes buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro, in an amount they choose, for someone they love. It is their gift, not a promotion from Khanna Vision Institute. The most useful way to give it is alongside a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually, so the recipient learns first whether SMILE Pro suits them.
Los Angeles FAQ
Which office should I choose in Los Angeles?
Beverly Hills for most of central and western LA; Westlake Village for the west Valley and Conejo Valley.
Is SMILE Pro better than LASIK?
Neither is better for everyone. The right choice depends on your measurements.
Can I take Metro to my consult?
Yes. Arrange a ride home for treatment day.
Request a Free VIP consult or call (310) 482-1240.