Camarillo has a lot going for it: ocean breezes off the Oxnard Plain, open fields, the airport, and a quick hop to the coast. It also has a lot of people tired of fogged glasses on morning runs and dry contacts by the end of a long day. If you have been thinking about laser vision correction, the end of the year is a natural time to plan.
Where Camarillo patients are seen
Khanna Vision Institute does not have an office in Camarillo. Camarillo patients are seen at our Westlake Village office, 31824 Village Center Rd, Suite F, Westlake Village, CA 91361. It is a short trip east on the 101 over the Conejo Grade, usually well under half an hour outside rush hour. Plan on a driver for surgery day and the first visit after.
The options we discuss
- SMILE Pro. A keyhole laser procedure for nearsightedness with or without astigmatism, done without creating a flap. It is for patients 22 and older.
- SMILE. The same keyhole approach with an earlier-generation laser platform.
- LASIK. Still an excellent choice for many prescriptions, including some SMILE does not treat.
Which one fits is decided by your exam: corneal thickness and shape, prescription, dry eye and lifestyle.
Year-end FSA and HSA questions
IRS Publication 502 lists eye surgery to treat defective vision, such as laser eye surgery, among includible medical expenses, along with eye exams, glasses and contact lenses needed for medical reasons. That does not mean every plan will pay for it. FSA rules vary: many are “use it or lose it” at the end of the plan year, and some offer a short grace period or a limited carryover. Check your own plan’s rules and deadlines, and talk with a tax professional about your situation. We cannot promise eligibility or tax savings.
How to start
Begin with a free VIP consult, which can be done by video from home. We review your prescription history, contact lens habits and goals, and tell you honestly whether an in-person evaluation makes sense. If it does, you will need to stop wearing contacts for a period before measurements, because lenses change the shape of the cornea.
For more on what eye care costs and how people budget for it, see this vision care cost blog.
Questions? Call our Westlake Village office at (805) 230-2126.
My Camarillo patients are practically neighbors. I want their first visit to give a clear answer: whether they are a candidate, which procedure fits, and what the next step is.
Source: Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses (Internal Revenue Service). This article is an educational summary written by Khanna Vision Institute and is not a substitute for medical advice.