When a dear friend’s cataract surgery went wrong, I immediately told her about Dr. Rajesh Khanna, an internationally recognized, award-winning top Lasik, PIE and refractive vision care specialist in Westlake Village. I knew about Dr. Khanna’s expertise in his field, having written several articles about him and his practice, Khanna Vision Institute, in Conejo Valley and Malibu Coast Lifestyle Magazines.
Thankfully, Dr. Khanna got her in for a consultation right away and quickly recommended a course of action that likely saved her eyesight.
“If we hadn’t intervened, she would have had chronic inflammation and gradually may have lost her vision,” says Dr. Khanna, adding that it’s not uncommon for people to come to him for a second opinion.
“When it comes to the eyes, you have to be very thorough and meticulous; you can’t do 30 patients a day and maintain the quality care and attention that each person’s unique situation requires,” he says.
And since we want our eyes to last the rest of our lives, entrusting their care to a reputable vision specialist ensures the best outcomes. Dr. Khanna’s 16? years of experience and expertise as an American Board of Ophthalmology-certified surgeon and certification as a Master of Surgery by University of Bombay inspires confidence in his patients.
As Medical Director and Founder of Khanna Vision Institute, Dr. Khanna performs the safest and most technologically advanced methods of refractive laser surgery, no-cut Superlasik, all-laser lasik and ICL (implantable collamer lens). Considered a pioneer in reversing presbyopia, he specializes in painless, eye-friendly cataract surgery that utilizes an ultra-small incision, less than 1 mm to minimize risk, and discomfort and to improve the healing process.
Patients can rest assured that they are in good hands at Khanna Vision Institute, where patient safety is a priority and Dr. Khanna’s extensive skills and expertise offers multiple options to enhance your sight.
“I will take the same care of your eyes as I did of my mom, son, other family members, my wonderful staff, physicians, surgeons, actors and thousands of others,” says Dr. Khanna.
No More Dry Eyes
One of the latest advances in eye care is Eyelid Heat Therapy, which gets to the root cause of dry eyes. Most people over 50 experience some form of dry eyes, such as redness and irritation, which is often mistaken for allergies.
Over-the-counter treatments for dry eyes include medications, drops and ointments, however, these methods provide a temporary solution, rather than addressing the root cause.
“Dry eyes present a big problem,” says Dr. Khanna, noting that the active California lifestyle finds a lot of people outdoors where the sun and pollution can exacerbate the condition.
Clogged glands are often found to be the cause of dry eyes, as tear ducts get blocked by fatty secretions that solidify in the ducts. Styes, infections, redness and uncomfortable, dry eyes often result.
Dr. Khanna recommends Eyelid Heat Therapy as a permanent fix. The formerly costly procedure—$3,600 just 3 years ago when it was newly introduced—has dropped to a more reasonable $500, making it an accessible solution to dry eyes for so many.
The FDA-approved therapy involves applying heat to the lids, essentially melting the fatty secretions and unclogging the orifices.
“The heat converts the solid butter substance to liquid, then I express the secretions with a special instrument,” explains Dr. Khanna, adding that this procedure has been very successful for so many, including a 96-year-old patient who was impressed and overjoyed with the treatment’s results.
Just about everyone over 50, especially those suffering from dry eyes, can benefit from this therapy, says Dr. Khanna. For best results, he recommends two to three treatments 6 months apart and then on an as-needed basis.
“Treating the root cause is less costly than buying drops and it’s more natural,” Dr. Khanna adds.
For optimal eye care with an expert you can trust, visit Khanna Vision Institute for a free consultation.
“We are here to make your journey to better vision as easy and stress free as possible. We understand your fears, concerns and will work to the best of our abilities to make it a joyful experience,” says Dr. Khanna.
Learn more at KhannaInstitute.com or call 805.230.2126.
