LASIK

My staff informed me that our santa monica office is located under mel gibsons office. WHo is mel? Remember the passion of the christ?So if you want to get a cosult for LASIK and enjoy the breeze on the beach, come and see us(we are only a few yards from the santa monica beach).www.khannainstitute.com

Cat lovers:
Today many of my patients were cat lovers. But one amongst them from Los Angeles, had cat hair all over her clothes. Not a big, except this could cause inflammation following LASIK. So grooming of cats, shampoo-shower a good idea. Fresh clothes prior to surgery is essential.

Today my colleague came from North Dakota to observe Superlasik. We had -6.0 Diopter thin cornea patient. The patient was delighted with her vision.
www.khannainstiute.com/epilasik_superlasik

A few days ago I did SUPERLASIK on a well known radio personality at our westlase village LASIK Center. He was a young pleasant man, and jovial too. On the table we encountered a different personality. He became agitated and admitted to being claustrophobic.On questioning I was able to uncover the cause of the symptoms to an incident in childhood.
I wanted to help this man. So I used instant psychotherapy, with meditation to relax him. We had to keep moving him in and out from under the laser.
What was really rewarding that though it took longer, we were able to do a great job with accurate flaps and well centered laser ablation.
We treated his claustrophobia and correct his vision at the same time.

Some people called us and inquired regarding laptops. Please keep the laptop under natural light where you work. Make sure there is no glare coming from the screen. Try working on it for 1/2 hour before buying. Never order online as the newer screens may be cheaper and bad

COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME OR CVS

Did you know that glare can be more tiring than actually running a 100 m dash?
What is glare? The reflected light from screens, shiny objects, ice and water.
Usually the amount of exposure is not much or constant. Dark and polarized glasses cut off the glare and make vision better. A new and common nuisance is the constant glare from the computer screens. What can be done? Install antiglare screen or better still switch to LCD monitors. Unlike Cathode ray tube (CRT)monitors, the radiation and glare is less. Therefore they are easy on the eye.

Dr. Khanna is an eye specialist based in Westlake Village with office in Santa Monica.

Rajesh Khanna, MD:
Dr. Khanna, a certified Master of Surgery, specializes in only the most advanced Lasik procedures such as laser wavefront, advanced surface, multi focal lenses, refractive lens exchange and refractive cataract.
In Dr. Khanna’s office one can find only the latest and greatest, FDA approved instruments for the Lasik procedures. As technology advances, so does Dr. Khanna. He is constantly perfecting his procedures with the safest and most current instruments around. The patient’s reassurance can come from knowing that he is always updating and perfecting himself in the areas that mean the most to him, and that is the patient’s safety and the precision of the procedures he performs.
A journalist once asked Dr. Khanna what he would do if he had Bill Gate's money. Dr. Khanna replied he would still do LASIK surgery but open more centers around the world to help people reach their full visual potential. Such is the passion which has driven him to complete two residencies in Ophthalmology and two fellowships. At the University of Cincinnati he trained for sixteen months in the art and science of Refractive surgery. At SUNY New York he received training in Neuropthamology. Now after learning so much he wishes share his expertise by training a new generation of ophthalmology surgeons at UCLA. He is also on the faculty for St. Johns Hospital, Santa Monica where he performs cataract procedures.
Steady eye, hand coordination are essential in refractive surgery, so to make sure his hands are always steady and ready Dr. Khanna is involved in some sports such as field hockey and tennis. Practicing these sports help him to maintain his steady hands and his light touch surgical techniques.
Everybody, every lifestyle is unique. To Dr. Khanna creating the best possible vision for each lifestyle is important. Every patient is treated like a star. Perhaps that is why so many stars themselves have come to Dr. Khanna.
Dr. Khanna knows you can choose any LASIK surgeon in Los Angeles so he appreciates his patients, and enjoys the fact that he is helping you see better. You will be happy with your choice. He has personally performed thousands of vision correction surgeries since 1991. More important than numbers however, is quality and results. Your happiness is Dr, Khanna's goal and he feels his work is not done until you are satisfied. Dr. Khanna's skills just don't benefit LASIK patients but others as well. He also specializes in multifocal lenses, refractive lens exchange and refractive cataract.
Dr. Khanna has been quoted in various magazines and has been interviewed for radio as well as other printed materials. Word of his skill and composure have gotten around and everybody from movie stars, radio personalities, doctors and more have come to have surgery with Dr. Khanna. He is backed by other doctors from around the globe and has received many International Honors for his work in vision care. Dr. Khanna is a current member of the UCLA faculty, where he shares his surgical skills and expertise in the safest and most effective forms of refractive surgery with a new generation of ophthalmic surgeons. He is also an active member of the top ophthalmology organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Above everything else safety remains his number one concern that is why he personally examines all his patients to rule out any thing that could complicate the LASIK procedure or be damaging to the patient's eyes. In his quest for safety he has stumbled into a new procedure that is safer and more accurate. Super LASIK, LASIK of the 21st surgery is for those who may not qualify for wavefront LASIK, and results with this new procedure are outstanding and safer than LASIK. Come and see Dr. Khanna and together you can work out a plan that’s right for you. In the end patients are so happy and moved by this experience and their new clear vision that they refer Dr. Khanna to all their friends and family. Other patients of his even include his own staff. When dealing with Dr. Khanna you can expect only the best. He is driven by the need to make sure that the patient and the procedure they will face is safe and free from any pain. Dr. Khanna has completed school in India and in the United States as well as performing thousands of surgeries since 1991. It is with such extensive training and the repetition of his craft that he finds his confidence and where you, the patient, find comfort.

Rajesh Khanna, MD:
Dr. Khanna, a certified Master of Surgery, specializes in only the most advanced Lasik procedures such as laser wavefront, advanced surface, multi focal lenses, refractive lens exchange and refractive cataract.
In Dr. Khanna’s office one can find only the latest and greatest, FDA approved instruments for the Lasik procedures. Dr Khanna, has offices in Westlake Village and Santa Monica.As technology advances, so does Dr. Khanna. He is constantly perfecting his procedures with the safest and most current instruments around. The patient’s reassurance can come from knowing that he is always updating and perfecting himself in the areas that mean the most to him, and that is the patient’s safety and the precision of the procedures he performs.
A journalist once asked Dr. Khanna what he would do if he had Bill Gate's money. Dr. Khanna replied he would still do LASIK surgery but open more centers around the world to help people reach their full visual potential. Such is the passion which has driven him to complete two residencies in Ophthalmology and two fellowships. At the University of Cincinnati he trained for sixteen months in the art and science of Refractive surgery. At SUNY New York he received training in Neuropthamology. Now after learning so much he wishes share his expertise by training a new generation of ophthalmology surgeons at UCLA. He is also on the faculty for St. Johns Hospital, Santa Monica where he performs cataract procedures.
Steady eye, hand coordination are essential in refractive surgery, so to make sure his hands are always steady and ready Dr. Khanna is involved in some sports such as field hockey and tennis. Practicing these sports help him to maintain his steady hands and his light touch surgical techniques. Everybody, every lifestyle is unique. To Dr. Khanna creating the best possible vision for each lifestyle is important. Every patient is treated like a star. Perhaps that is why so many stars themselves have come to Dr. Khanna.

Dr. Khanna knows you can choose any LASIK surgeon in Los Angeles so he appreciates his patients, and enjoys the fact that he is helping you see better. You will be happy with your choice. He has personally performed thousands of vision correction surgeries since 1991. More important than numbers however, is quality and results. Your happiness is Dr, Khanna's goal and he feels his work is not done until you are satisfied. Dr. Khanna's skills just don't benefit LASIK patients but others as well. He also specializes in multifocal lenses, refractive lens exchange and refractive cataract.
Dr. Khanna has been quoted in various magazines and has been interviewed for radio as well as other printed materials. Word of his skill and composure have gotten around and everybody from movie stars, radio personalities, doctors and more have come to have surgery with Dr. Khanna. He is backed by other doctors from around the globe and has received many International Honors for his work in vision care. Dr. Khanna is a current member of the UCLA faculty, where he shares his surgical skills and expertise in the safest and most effective forms of refractive surgery with a new generation of ophthalmic surgeons. He is also an active member of the top ophthalmology organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Above everything else safety remains his number one concern that is why he personally examines all his patients to rule out any thing that could complicate the LASIK procedure or be damaging to the patient's eyes. In his quest for safety he has stumbled into a new procedure that is safer and more accurate. Super LASIK, LASIK of the 21st surgery is for those who may not qualify for wavefront LASIK, and results with this new procedure are outstanding and safer than LASIK. Come and see Dr. Khanna and together you can work out a plan that’s right for you. In the end patients are so happy and moved by this experience and their new clear vision that they refer Dr. Khanna to all their friends and family. Other patients of his even include his own staff. When dealing with Dr. Khanna you can expect only the best. He is driven by the need to make sure that the patient and the procedure they will face is safe and free from any pain. Dr. Khanna has completed school in India and in the United States as well as performing thousands of surgeries since 1991. It is with such extensive training and the repetition of his craft that he finds his confidence and where you, the patient, find comfort.

My dad is now the strongest in Beverly Hills or Hollywood, excalimed the kid after her dad had LASIK at the Khanna Institute.
Beverly Hills LASIK is not only for movie stars like Julia Roberts. Everyone is treated as a star at the Khanna Institue.

Sports and LASIK in the Conejo Valley

Living in the Conejo Valley, with the beautiful beaches nearby and the fantastic warm weather that surrounds us, outdoor activities and sports are a way of life. Whether it’s surfing, tennis, basketball, baseball, boxing, golf or even racing cars, LASIK vision correction can impact the outcome of all these activities. Dr. Khanna’s patients especially note the difference it has had on their lives. Depending on your lifestyle Dr. Khanna and you the patient can coincide and create a plan that best suits whatever lifestyle you might have. Golfers from Thousand Oaks are often noted as saying how clear the ball is and how crisp and distinct it is from the grass. Surfers in Malibu can now jump right in without worrying about the hassle of contact lenses or glasses, and even baseball and basketball players say how sharp and clear things are while they’re playing. So go ahead and improve you game and vision and call Dr. Khanna’s office. So visit the office or the website www.khannainstitute.com

SUPERLASIK:
Things are moving forward and new and advanced procedures are being developed for those who originally could not receive the standard Lasik procedure. Dr. Khanna has introduced a brand new procedure called “Super Lasik” a new, safer and more stable procedure that has now been created for those who have thin or abnormal corneas. What is great about this new procedure is the effects are more precise and long term. This procedure is a culmination of the merger of benefits of both PRK and LASIK. To accomplish this cutting edge surgery, Dr Khanna uses a new FDA approved instrument called a Epikeratome. This instrument raises an approximately 50 micron flap (thinner than even an Intralase). Laser surface ablation using the latest generation of LASERS is than done. Like in LASIK the flap is riposted back. A bandage lens is than placed over the eye.
Anyone over the age of eighteen can benefit from corrective vision surgery. The investment pays for itself. What’s really exciting is that Superlasik can even be done on patients who have thin corneas and were not candidates for LASIK. Its also safer since minimal trauma is done to the cornea.
Patients leave with a new completeness and clarity with life because really, how we see things affects our total outlook on life. People leave feeling rejuvenated and young, and in reality who wouldn’t want that?

Dr. Tom Cruise the top gun (The real top gun is under investigation) feels that Brooke should not have taken antidepressants. She may feel that if his mental make up is so strong why he cant grow taller?
We need to change our outlook. Suggest SUPERLASIK.

THE MECHANISM OF LASIK

In the procedure of LASIK suction in the range of 60-80 mm hg is created using a suction pump. The intention is to try to flatten the cornea which is normally curved. At the peak of the suction a blade or LASER is used to shape a flap. The laser achieves this by multiple bursts of picosecond laser energy applied ata constant predetermined depth.
The blade may be metal or diamond.
Microkertomes may be Rotational or Transitional

CUSTOMAIZATION OF THE LASIK FLAP

1. Ring Size The larger ring size leads to a larger flap. It also leads to thinner flaps
2. The stop Controls where the blade stops its motion thus determining the size of the hinge
3. The speed of the oscillating blade. The faster it moves the thinner the flap will be

The FDA APPROVED age for wavefront LASIK is 21 years. If the refraction is stable 18 year old can have LASIK. Some surgeons do LASIK in selected eyes of younger patients.

This young gentelman had had Road Traffic Accident with brain injury. He did not want to take any additional drugs but was claustrophobic. Dr. Khanna used deep breathing technique of Prnayama, and his sonorous voice to relax him. Thus LASIK was performed succesfully. The smile tells it all.

Monovision and Blended Vision in Patients with Presbyopia
Serving Los Angeles, California and Surrounding Communities
Monovision is a refractive surgery technique designed to improve vision by correcting one eye for distance and leaving the other slightly nearsighted. This technique allows the patient to see close objects clearly with one eye and distance objects clearly with the other eye.
Before committing to having the monovision procedure, you can try the monovision view by wearing specially designed contacts.
Blended LASIK vision correction is an innovation of Rajesh Khanna, MD. It is specifically designed by Dr. Khanna for people over 40 who are intolerant of Monovision. Blended vision gives distance and intermediate vision with some reading ability. The patient can still wear drug store magnifiers for better vision.
Presbyopia: When the lens in the eye loses flexibility because of age. Most people over age 40 will eventually develop Presbyopia.
Patients over 40 who have presbyopia can choose the monovision procedure to reduce or eliminate the need for bifocals or reading glasses.

Lasik is finally Invented

You may have read in many websites that your local LASIk doctor invented Lasik Surgery. This claim may be equated to a former presidential candidate claiming to have invented the internet. Lets give credit where its due. To the Geek, I mean the Greek- Ionis Pallikaris.(In greek it probably means I am going to be rich)

Well you know the jocks. They could not let the dorks win so they came up with LASEK,than epi Lasik(soon there will be underlasik, than behind LASIK and than wonderLASIK).

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In the beginning there was no Lasik. And there were very few people with nearsightedness (myopia for Latin enthusiasts). Why? The answer is simple to believers of Darwin. The dinosaurs ate the people who could not see them. Ouch. May have been good to be farsighted (hmm..). That is why the majority of earths population is such.(I have no idea about the refractive status of the aliens amongst us. And no person survived to reach the age of presbyopia. That is why the refractive surgery business was not very popular in those days.

A myopic fellow by the name of Kurneah was socked by a friendly dino named Retina. He yelped in pain aei, iee, iea,eye! To overcome pain he probably applied an ice pack(he forgot to apply for a patent). Lo and behold he could suddenly see clearer. Those were the humble origins of Luxotica (and better 1 0r 2). Other methods of treatment were –activating the third eye, looking at the sun(where was FDA when needed?)

Some say LASIK surgeons invented the eyes. Otherwise why the need for friends of starfish, plants, and hydra to suddenly see anemone. Well I say definitely this was not the case. If we had invented eyes we would all have had 32 like the livelihood of the dentists, (No flossing-just polishing them all would be enough)

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Do you think all LASIK are the same?
Just like all cars are not the same, even though each one ususally takes us to our destination. LASIK quality may vary depending on the surgeons experience, LASER used.

It has become much safer since the early days of LASIK in the nineties.

The tracker can follow all micro movements of the eyes.
Experienced surgeons know the limitations of LASIK
Current 4th generation LASERS are more precise. Utilizing knowledge of maths and physics the shape of cornea is maintained similar to that before surgery. This reduces aberrations, which was another cause for visual dissatisfaction. Early lasers were whole beam lasers like carpet-bombing, Newer ones are flying spot or variable spot, yielding precise placement only where needed
The diagnostic Wavefront devices can map visual errors more accurately and even show the surgeon what the patient is seeing.
The flap designing instruments are more refined and tested. They are more friendly to the eyes.
Sterliazation techniques have improved.

Blend zones (a way of applying the computer controlled laser) and larger zones have decreased the incidence of glare and haloes.
More than 5 million procedures have been performed. The cumulative data has yielded learning points which would have taken a surgeon a lifetime to accumulate. Dedicated LASIK surgeons have access to this data, and can use the wisdom of their peers. As the computer chips have advanced they have increased the speed and response rate of the lasers. The surgeon has power to override all these gizmos. Hence an attentive surgeon with quick reflexes is still the most important.

If not candidate for LASIK, Advanced surface ablation or epilasik an option.
Blended visio for better distance and near reading.
Newly discovered drops reduce pain and increase tear production. Modern materials help preserves tears and keep the eyes moist


As important as the car is the driver. Age restrictions. Numbers of successful surgeries done are important .
Are lasers maintained by authorized companies? The assistants are certified and only Licensed operators used.
I f by any chance you were not able to comprehend the stuff above it does not matter- rest assured I understand and apply the same when I touch your precious eyes so place your trust in me.