Dr. Wesley J. Anderson OD, PC & Associates

03/31/2026

Our office will be closed
Saturday, April 4th for
Easter weekend.

03/23/2026

Did you know that 2.2 billion people worldwide have some form of vision impairment, and more than half of these cases could have been prevented with early detection? On World Optometry Day, we honor optometrists for their dedication to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy vision.

03/23/2026

Before vision reaches the brain, it is stabilized, nourished, and precisely directed within the protective architecture of the orbit.

This illustration presents a comprehensive view of orbital anatomy, where the eyeball (globe) lies centrally, suspended within a cone-shaped arrangement of extraocular muscles. These muscles strategically aligned around the globe enable coordinated and precise eye movements essential for fixation, tracking, and binocular vision.

Emerging from the posterior aspect of the eyeball, the optic nerve (CN II) serves as the vital communication pathway, transmitting visual impulses from the retina to the visual cortex. Closely associated with it are the ophthalmic artery and vein, which ensure a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients while maintaining efficient venous drainage critical for retinal and optic nerve health.

The ophthalmic nerve (branch of CN V1) provides sensory innervation to the orbit, eyelids, and Orbital fat surrounds and cushions the eye, acting as a shock absorber, reducing friction during movements, and maintaining proper globe position. The bony orbit formed by the maxilla, zygomatic, and temporal bones provides strong structural protection.

Functionally, this system ensures smooth eye movements, effective neural communication, proper blood supply and drainage, and protection with lubrication of the ocular surface. Any disturbance vascular, neural, muscular, or structural can impair vision, emphasizing the clinical importance of orbital anatomy.

[Orbital anatomy detailed, eye orbit structure, optic nerve function, ophthalmic circulation, extraocular muscles action, lacrimal gland physiology, orbital fat function, bony orbit protection, clinical ophthalmology anatomy, eye diagram explanation]

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Do you know which is the most common eye color worldwide?
Blue
Brown
Green
Hazel

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

When you see your optometrist, they will always recommend at least one health checks of the inside of the eye. This is called an optomap. It is a quick picture of the inside of the eye.

01/26/2026

Our office is open today,
January 26, 2026

01/24/2026

Our office will be closed today. We will reopen monday at 8:30.
We are sorry for the inconvenience!

12/22/2025

Our office will be closed Wednesday, December 24th-Friday, December 26th for the Christmas Holiday. Merry Christmas to you all!

12/12/2025

Diabetic retinopathy:

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. DR is when high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the retina (a part of your eye). Damaged blood vessels can swell and leak, causing blurry vision. DR usually affects both eyes.

Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels at the back of the eyes, leading to vision loss.