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Dr. Maria Liu and Treehouse Eyes Partner on Flagship Myopia Clinic

January 15, 2025

Dr. Maria Liu will head Treehouse Eyes’ flagship myopia management center. Photo Credit: Treehouse Eyes

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Treehouse Eyes and Maria Liu, OD, PhD, MPH, MBA, FAAO, have partnered to open a flagship myopia control clinic in Pleasanton, California. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for delivering cutting-edge myopia  management care, research, and education.

The Pleasanton center is led by Dr. Liu, a globally recognized leader in myopia  management. Dr. Liu will be the Chief Clinical Director for the new center and join Treehouse Eyes’ executive team as Chief Research and Education Officer. With her expertise in research, clinical education, and patient care, Dr. Liu will spearhead initiatives to expand the company’s capabilities in clinical trials and  professional education for eye care providers. 

“I am excited to take this next step to advance myopia management in partnership with Treehouse Eyes,” said Dr. Liu. “This new center in Pleasanton will be a hub to provide the best patient clinical care, advance research, clinical trials, and education for the optometric community to address the myopia epidemic. In my role as Chief Research and Education Officer, I look forward to bringing new capabilities to Treehouse Eyes to advance myopia management for not just Treehouse Eyes providers but industry.” 

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Liu to the Treehouse Eyes team as we open this  flagship location,” said Matt Oerding, CEO of Treehouse Eyes. “Her dedication to advancing myopia management aligns perfectly with our mission to transform children’s lives. This center represents a new chapter for Treehouse Eyes, combining world-class care with innovative research and education to elevate the field. Our commitment is to continue to innovate and lead to drive myopia management to be the standard of care.” 

Dr. Liu brings a wealth of experience as a pioneer in myopia management. She is the founder of the Myopia Control Clinic at UC Berkeley and a respected lecturer and researcher with a global reputation. In partnership with Treehouse Eyes, she will focus on advancing clinical protocols, overseeing educational programs for eye care professionals, and driving new research to improve outcomes for myopic children. 

 

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