Myopia Control in Union City, CA

Why Myopia Control Matters

Myopia (nearsightedness) is the most common vision problem in children worldwide, and it often progresses rapidly through the school years. Each year a prescription gets stronger, it also increases the lifetime risk of serious eye conditions including glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration.

The goal of myopia control is not just to correct vision — it's to slow the rate at which the eye grows longer, which is the underlying cause of worsening nearsightedness.

At our Union City practice, Dr. Liao evaluates each child's progression history, lifestyle, and eye anatomy to recommend the most appropriate treatment strategy.

Is Your Child a Candidate?

Myopia diagnosed before age 12 — higher risk of significant progression
Prescription worsening by –0.50 D or more per year
One or both parents are nearsighted
Significant near work or screen time daily
Limited time spent outdoors
Asian heritage — statistically higher myopia prevalence and progression rates
Squinting, headaches, or complaints of blurry distance vision

Treatment Options We Offer

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Soft daily or monthly lenses with a special optical design that corrects distance vision while reducing the stimulus that drives eye elongation. Comfortable and easy to wear for active kids.

Low-Dose Atropine

Nightly eye drops at very low concentration (0.01–0.05%) have been shown in clinical trials to significantly slow myopia progression with minimal side effects. Often combined with other treatments.

Myopia-Control Glasses

Specially designed spectacle lenses with peripheral defocus optics can help reduce progression in children who are not ready for contact lens wear.

What to Expect

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation and follow-up visits every 6 months allow Dr. Liao to monitor progress, adjust treatment if needed, and ensure your child's eye health remains excellent throughout treatment.

Myopia control is most effective when started early — ideally as soon as progression is identified. Treatment can continue through the teenage years until the prescription stabilizes, typically in the early 20s.

We serve families from Union City, Hayward, Fremont, and the surrounding East Bay who are looking for proactive, evidence-based care for their children's vision.