Eye Exams in Union City, CA

Comprehensive annual eye exams to protect your vision and eye health — from prescription updates to early detection of glaucoma and macular degeneration.

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What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam at our Union City practice goes far beyond simply checking whether you need glasses. Dr. Jane Liao examines the full health of your eyes, using advanced diagnostic tools to detect early signs of serious conditions before they affect your vision.

We recommend an annual eye exam for adults and children alike. Many eye diseases — including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration — have no symptoms in their early stages. Regular exams are your best defense.

Our Union City patients consistently tell us they appreciate the thoroughness and personal attention they receive at every visit.

What We Check During Your Exam

  • Visual acuity (distance & near vision)
  • Refractive error — nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism
  • Eye pressure (glaucoma screening)
  • Retinal health & optic nerve evaluation
  • Color vision and depth perception
  • Eye muscle coordination & tracking
  • Anterior segment — cornea, lens, iris
  • Early signs of cataracts & macular degeneration
  • Diabetic & hypertensive changes
  • Prescription update if needed

What to Expect at Your Visit

Your exam begins with a brief health history review and discussion of any concerns. Dr. Liao then performs a series of non-invasive tests that typically take 45–60 minutes for a comprehensive exam.

We use digital imaging and computerized testing alongside traditional techniques. Dilation drops may be recommended — if so, plan for slightly blurred near vision for a few hours afterward and bring sunglasses.

At the end of your exam, Dr. Liao will walk you through every finding and answer all your questions. If a prescription update is needed, we'll help you choose from our selection of frames or contact lenses right here in our Union City office.

Who Should Get an Eye Exam?

  • Adults — annually, or every 1–2 years if vision is stable
  • Children — first exam before age 1, then at age 3, before starting school, and annually
  • Anyone experiencing headaches, eye strain, or blurry vision
  • Patients with diabetes or high blood pressure — annually
  • Anyone over 40 — risk of glaucoma and presbyopia increases
  • Contact lens wearers — annual exams required for prescription renewal
  • Family history of eye disease

Ready to Protect Your Vision?

Book your comprehensive eye exam at our Union City practice — conveniently located for patients from Hayward, Fremont, and the surrounding East Bay. Same-week appointments often available.

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