SMILE Pro Christmas Gift for Simi Valley
Simi Valley is a city of early mornings. Many residents leave before dawn for jobs in the Valley, Thousand Oaks or Los Angeles, and weekend hikers are on Rocky Peak or the Corriganville trails before the heat sets in. Visitors know it for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on the hill above town. Residents know it for the 118 before sunrise, and for fumbling with contact lenses in a dark bathroom before leaving.
Twenty minutes to Westlake Village
The Westlake Village office at 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F is usually the closest Khanna Vision Institute office for Simi Valley. Take the 118 west to the 23 south through Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, then the 101 east; the drive is about 20 miles and often 25 minutes. There is a free lot outside. The short trip makes follow-up visits easy to keep, which matters as much as treatment day.
Commuting in the dark
Winter commutes in and out of Simi happen in darkness. Glasses wearers notice glare from oncoming headlights on the 118; contact lens wearers notice tired, dry eyes on the way home. If night glare already bothers you, tell the team at your consult. How your eyes may feel at night after any procedure depends on your pupil size, prescription and cornea, and you deserve a clear explanation.
What treatment day looks like
After numbing drops, the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 creates a thin lenticule inside the cornea, and the surgeon removes it through a small opening, with no flap. The laser portion is brief; the whole visit takes longer. A friend or family member must drive you home. Plan a few quiet days, use the prescribed drops, avoid rubbing your eyes, and keep the follow-up dates.
Who is a candidate
In the U.S., SMILE Pro 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 recommends LASIK, ASA, EVO ICL or no procedure when the measurements point that way. Results vary from person to person. Learn more on the SMILE Pro page.
Trails, dust and heat
Simi's hills are dry and dusty most of the year, and summer heat is intense. After treatment, the team will tell you when dusty hikes and sweaty workouts are fine again, and what eye protection to use. Swimming waits about 2 to 3 weeks on your surgeon's advice.
Planning around shifts
Many Simi Valley residents work shifts in healthcare, public safety or logistics. If your schedule rotates, pick a treatment date at the start of several days off, and map the follow-ups before you commit. The team is used to working around unusual hours.
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 gift certificate can be applied to it. Details are on the financing options page.
A gift for an early riser
A spouse, parent or friend may buy a gift certificate toward SMILE Pro, in an amount they choose. It is their gift, not a promotion from the practice. Pair it with a Free VIP consult, in office and virtually, so the person you are giving it to can decide with real information.
Simi Valley FAQ
Which office is closest to Simi Valley?
Westlake Village, about 20 miles via the 118, 23 and 101, with a free lot.
Can I drive myself after SMILE Pro?
No. Arrange a driver for treatment day.
Will SMILE Pro help with night glare?
It depends on your eyes. Discuss current glare at the consult.
Request a Free VIP consult or call (805) 230-2126.