Procedures · Laser vision
Laser vision correction
Reviewed by Rajesh Khanna, MD
Every laser option reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, and some also treat farsightedness and astigmatism. Your VIP consult measures your eyes and tells you which one fits, and why.
Your laser options
SMILE Pro
Flapless small-incision laser on the ZEISS VISUMAX 800. For nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism.
LASIK
Blade-free flap and excimer reshaping. Treats nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
PRK and ASA
Flap-free surface laser for thinner corneas or contact sports. A slower first week.
SMILE
The original small-incision lenticule extraction.
SuperLASIK
Dr. Khanna’s flap-free surface laser protocol, with a comfort plan for the first days. Priced at your VIP consult.
At a glance
| SMILE Pro | LASIK | PRK / ASA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flap | No | Yes | No |
| First week | Often desk work next day | Often desk work next day | Bandage lens for several days |
| Treats farsightedness | No (U.S. approval) | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly cost | $150 per eye per month for 24 months | About $99 per eye per month for 24 months | About $99 per eye per month for 24 months |
We have dropped, and will continue to drop, HMO and optical (vision) insurance plans.
Frequently asked questions
Which laser procedure is best?
There is no single best one. Your corneal maps, prescription, dryness risk and lifestyle decide. Dr. Khanna explains his recommendation at your VIP consult.
How much does laser vision correction cost?
SMILE Pro is $150 per eye per month for 24 months; LASIK and PRK are about $99 per eye per month for 24 months, for qualified applicants through our financing partners.
Is the first visit a VIP consult?
Yes. SMILE Pro, SMILE, LASIK and PRK start with a free VIP consult, a surgery consultation focused on candidacy. It is not a comprehensive eye exam.
VIP consult
Book your free VIP consult
Your first visit is a VIP consult: more time with each patient, and enough time with the surgeon, Dr. Khanna. Candidacy is decided there, and the answer may be a procedure or no surgery at all.
- VIP consult for SMILE Pro, SMILE, LASIK, EVO ICL, PIE, PRK and LASEK
- A surgery consultation, not a full eye exam
- In-office or virtual, as offered
Beverly Hills: Monday and Thursday · Westlake Village: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday · 8 AM–5 PM, last appointment 4 PM. Saturday by arrangement only: please call.