Dedicated to Your Child's Visual Future
The Bay Area Myopia Control Center, an extension of Santa Clara Vision Center, was established to provide the highest standard of pediatric eye care in Silicon Valley. We understand the academic and digital pressures children face today, and our team is committed to delivering evidence-based management with a compassionate, parent-friendly approach.
By combining clinical expertise with a focus on long-term visual health, we serve as a trusted partner for families navigating childhood myopia. Our specialists prioritize clear communication and personalized treatment plans that preserve sight during critical years of growth.
Evidence-Based Care
Utilizing the latest clinical research and advanced technology to slow myopia progression safely and effectively.
Our Mission & Values
To preserve the visual future of every child in Silicon Valley through evidence-based myopia management and compassionate, family-centered care.
Child-Centered Communication
We speak directly to our young patients, making eye care a positive, empowering, and transparent experience.
Long-Term Partnership
We walk alongside families for years, providing consistent support as a child's vision matures through adolescence.
Community Education
Empowering Bay Area parents with clear, science-backed information about digital habits and vision health.
Meet Our Experts
Our clinical team at the Bay Area Myopia Control Center brings together decades of specialized experience from Santa Clara Vision Center. We are dedicated to providing Silicon Valley families with evidence-based, child-centered care that prioritizes long-term visual health.
Dr. Yura Kim, OD
California Board-Certified Optometrist
Dr. Yura Kim, OD earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology at the University of California in Los Angeles and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry with Clinical Honors. She is a California board-certified therapeutic optometrist who enjoys sharing the latest therapies for dry eyes and customizing contact lenses to enhance eyesight for her patients. Her passion is treating dry, red eyes and ophthalmic lens technologies.
She takes the time to listen to her patients, and strives to meet their eye care needs. When Dr. Kim is not working in her practices, she volunteers with the United States Association of Blind Athletes.
Dr. Megan Tai, O.D.
CALIFORNIA BOARD-CERTIFIED Optometrist
Dr. Megan Tai, O.D. earned her Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from UC Berkeley and was recognized as a Student Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Her clinical training includes rotations at Veterans Affairs hospitals, high-volume ophthalmology centers, and community clinics, giving her extensive experience in managing conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy.
A Bay Area native, Dr. Tai is a therapeutic and glaucoma-certified optometrist passionate about patient education and preventive eye care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys exploring new cuisines, traveling with her husband, hiking with her Australian Shepherd, and spending time with family and friends. She looks forward towards delivering compassionate, personalized care to help every patient achieve their best possible vision and quality of life.
Why Bay Area Families Choose Our Specialized Clinic
We combine advanced Silicon Valley technology with a gentle, child-centered focus to slow myopia progression and preserve your child's vision for life.
Evidence-Based Outcomes
Our treatment protocols are backed by global clinical studies, specifically designed to slow eye growth and reduce the risk of long-term ocular disease.
Advanced Axial Measurement
We utilize the gold standard of myopia tracking: non-invasive axial length measurement, ensuring we see changes before your child even notices them.
Child-Centered Communication
Busy Silicon Valley schedules demand clarity. We focus on transparent, patent-friendly education, partnering with your family for long-term health.
A Legacy of Trust
As the specialized division of Santa Clara Vision Center, we bring over 40 years of local clinical expertise to the unique needs of Bay Area children.
Patient Testimonials
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The clarity and evidence-based approach here gave us immediate confidence in our son's treatment plan. We finally feel like we have a clear roadmap for his vision.
Michelle T., Palo Alto
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The outcomes speak for themselves. Our daughter's prescription has stabilized for the first time in years. We trust this clinic implicitly with her long-term eye health.
David L., Santa Clara
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Finding a specialist who understands both the technology and a child's needs is rare. The team here is a true partner in our family’s health journey.
Priya R., Mountain View