Home for the Holidays: a SMILE Pro Gift in LA

December is when many families finally get everyone in the same house. Adult children fly in from New York, Seattle or college campuses, and for a week or two the kitchen is crowded again. It is also, for many families, the one time a parent can say, in person, "You have complained about those contacts since high school. Why not look into it while you are here?"

Using the visit wisely

If you only have a week or two in Los Angeles, the order of steps matters. Start with a virtual Free VIP consult before you fly, so the in-person time is spent on measurements rather than introductions. Leave soft contact lenses out for the period the team specifies before testing. Then use the trip for the in-office evaluation at either the Beverly Hills or Westlake Village office.

Can treatment fit in one trip?

Sometimes, but not always, and that is fine. Treatment should only be scheduled if candidacy is confirmed and the follow-up plan works with your travel. The first follow-up comes soon after treatment, and flying home the same day is not advised. If the timing is tight, the right move may be a second trip in spring or summer. Ask the team directly how follow-ups would work for you.

Two offices, two family drives

The Beverly Hills office at 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 265 East has validated parking and suits families on the Westside or in central Los Angeles. The Westlake Village office at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F has a free lot and suits families in the Conejo Valley, Calabasas or the west Valley. Pick whichever office is closest to where you are staying.

SMILE Pro, briefly

SMILE Pro uses the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 to create a lenticule within the cornea, removed through a small opening, with no 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, and he will say plainly when LASIK, EVO ICL or no procedure is better. Results vary from person to person.

Respecting the adult's decision

Parents are often the ones who make the first call, and the team is happy to answer questions. The consult itself, and the choice, belong to the adult whose eyes are involved. Family members can join if the patient wants them there.

What to pack for the trip

Bring your current glasses, your contact lens prescription and records from your eye doctor back home. Leave room in the schedule for a quiet day or two if treatment does happen, and avoid booking holiday events that require driving right afterward.

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. A family gift certificate can go toward it. See financing options.

The gift itself

Gift certificates are something friends and relatives buy for someone they love, in an amount they choose, to put toward SMILE Pro. It is a present from family, not a promotion from Khanna Vision Institute. Call (310) 482-1240 to set one up, and consider pairing it with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually.

Home for the holidays FAQ

I live out of state. Can I start virtually?

Yes. A virtual Free VIP consult before your trip saves in-person time for measurements.

Can I fly home right after treatment?

Plan to stay for the first follow-up. The team will advise on timing.

Can my parents come to the consult?

Yes, if you want them there. The decision is yours.

Book a Free VIP consult or call (310) 482-1240.