SMILE Pro for Malibu Patients | Christmas SMILE
Malibu stretches 21 miles along the Pacific Coast Highway, from Topanga to the county line, and most of it faces the ocean. Surfers check Surfrider and Zuma at dawn, families walk Point Dume, and runners take the switchbacks above Solstice Canyon. Sand, salt and offshore wind are hard on contact lenses, and glasses do not mix with waves.
Over the hill to Westlake Village
For most of Malibu, the Westlake Village office at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F is closer than Beverly Hills. From central Malibu, Malibu Canyon Road and Las Virgenes reach the 101 in about 25 minutes; from western Malibu, Kanan Dume Road climbs through the tunnels to Agoura Hills. The office has a free lot. Patients near Topanga or Pacific Palisades sometimes prefer the Beverly Hills office via Sunset Boulevard, where parking is validated.
Canyon roads demand clear vision
Malibu's canyon roads are narrow, winding and dark at night, and PCH can be blinding at sunset. If you notice glare, halos or trouble judging distances at dusk, mention it at the consult. The team will explain what to expect for your eyes. On treatment day, a friend or family member needs to drive those canyons for you.
Salt water, sand and recovery
After SMILE Pro, the ocean, pools and hot tubs wait about 2 to 3 weeks, until your surgeon clears you. Wind-blown sand is another reason for wraparound sunglasses in the weeks after treatment. Malibu locals often plan for late fall or winter so the summer swell season is untouched.
Fire season and air quality
Malibu residents know smoke. During red-flag days and after wildfires, ash and poor air quality irritate any eye. If smoke is in the forecast near your treatment date, talk to the team about timing and protective eyewear. Flexibility on the calendar is better than pushing through a smoky week.
Working from home on the coast
Many Malibu residents work remotely, which makes recovery planning easier than for commuters. Even so, plan a few quiet days with limited screen time, keep follow-up dates on the calendar, and line up rides through the canyons for the first visits. A neighbor who already makes the trip to Agoura Hills or Westlake Village for errands is often the ideal driver.
What to bring
Bring your current glasses, your contact lens prescription and any records from previous eye doctors. Soft lenses need to stay out for a set period before measurements; the team will give you that window when you book. If you surf in prescription goggles or contacts, mention it, so the conversation reflects how you actually use your eyes.
SMILE Pro basics
SMILE Pro uses the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 laser to create a small lenticule inside the cornea that is 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 location. Results vary from person to person. The SMILE Pro page has more detail.
A Malibu holiday gift
A partner, parent or friend may buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro, in an amount they choose. It is a personal present, not a promotion from Khanna Vision Institute. Pair it with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually, so the surfer in your life knows whether SMILE Pro fits before planning around the waves.
Malibu FAQ
Which office is closest to Malibu?
For most of Malibu, Westlake Village, via Malibu Canyon or Kanan Dume Road. It has a free lot.
When can I surf after SMILE Pro?
Usually after about 2 to 3 weeks, once your surgeon clears you.
What if there is wildfire smoke near my treatment date?
Talk with the team about timing and protective eyewear.
Book a Free VIP consult or call (805) 230-2126.