This short video is Dr. Khanna talking about corneal cross-linking, also called CXL. The audio is not a clean, line-by-line lecture, so we will stay with what is clearly named: CXL, and the problem it is meant to address, a cornea whose shape is bulging or worsening. We will not invent quotes that the transcript cannot support.
What is corneal cross-linking?
On our corneal cross-linking page, we describe it as a treatment that strengthens the collagen in a cornea weakened by keratoconus, with the goal of slowing or stopping progression. That is the existing wording on our site, and it matches the topic of this clip: help when the corneal shape is changing.
What will we not claim from this video?
Parts of the transcript are too broken to use. Lines that sound as if they mention 20/20 are not clear enough to quote, and we will not turn them into a result. Cross-linking is not a promise that vision will return to a certain level. It is a treatment aimed at the shape and stability of the cornea.
Every eye is different, and results vary. No one can promise a specific result, and Dr. Khanna will tell you honestly what is realistic for your eyes.
Who this video is for
It is for people who have been told they have keratoconus or a thinning, bulging cornea, for parents of a teen who has just heard that diagnosis, and for anyone in Beverly Hills or Westlake Village who has been told to look into CXL and wants a first, plain-language starting point.
What happens at the first visit?
The team looks at the shape and health of your cornea and explains whether cross-linking is an option for you. There is no pressure to decide that day. Cross-linking is not on the free VIP consult list, so the first step is to schedule a visit.
Can you start without a long drive?
Yes. You can schedule a consultation online, and the process takes only a few visits. We have two offices. Call Beverly Hills at (310) 482-1240 (9100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 265E, Beverly Hills, CA 90212) or Westlake Village at (805) 230-2126 (31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F, Westlake Village, CA 91361). We accept PPO plans only. We do not accept HMO plans or Medi-Cal.
Frequently asked questions
Does corneal cross-linking promise 20/20 vision?
No. This video is about helping when the corneal shape is bulging or worsening. Dr. Khanna can explain what is realistic for your eyes at a visit.
Do I have to travel for the first visit?
No. You can start by scheduling a consultation from home, then come to Beverly Hills or Westlake Village for the visits that need to be in person.
Rajesh Khanna, MD has over 25 years in practice and has performed 25,000+ procedures.