Anderson Eyecare

11/02/2026

The clocks went back today, which means darker afternoons for the next few months. 🕰️ Outdoor time still matters for growing eyes, and research suggests about 2 hours outside each day can help lower a child’s risk of developing myopia.
Try a walk to school while it’s light, a Saturday morning at the park, or a bike ride if the weather is nice. ❄️ Cloudy days count too. Even gray daylight is much brighter than indoor light.

10/20/2026

The days are getting shorter, but outdoor time still matters for growing eyes. Research highlighted by NPR suggests that about 2 hours outdoors each day can help reduce the risk of developing myopia and may also help slow progression.

Think after-school walks, fall sports, playground time, or getting outside earlier on weekends. Small routines can add up.

10/13/2026

When a parent sees their child’s myopia getting worse, it is natural to worry about what happens next. In this short video, one mom shares her family’s experience with Treehouse Eyes and why they chose to take a more proactive approach to her child’s myopia.

Hear her story and learn why myopia management can be about more than simply replacing stronger glasses each year.

10/05/2026

The American Medical Association now backs formally classifying myopia as a disease. That matters because myopia is not simply blurry distance vision or a need for stronger glasses. It is a progressive eye disease that can increase the risk of serious eye problems later in life.

The takeaway for parents: detect myopia early, monitor whether it is progressing, and ask about treatment options designed to slow it down.



Please give us a call at (615) 883-9595 or go to our website at andersoneyecare.com to schedule your next comprehensive examination.

09/25/2026

Back in school means more reading, screens, homework, and close-up work. Headaches, rubbing the eyes, squinting, or trouble focusing can all be signs that your child is struggling to see comfortably.

These symptoms can have many causes, but they are a good reason to schedule a comprehensive eye exam — especially if your child is already nearsighted.



Call to schedule a comprehensive eye examination for your child at (615) 883-9595.

09/14/2026

New U.S. clinical research published in JAMA Ophthalmology followed children with myopia for 2 years and found that specialized myopia-control glasses significantly slowed myopia progression compared with regular single-vision lenses. Children ages 6-8 saw the greatest benefit.

This is more evidence that myopia is something we can actively manage — not simply correct with stronger glasses every year.

Learn more at TreehouseEyes.com.

09/08/2026

Did you know that we do Myopia Management here at Anderson Eyecare?We partner with Treehouse Eyes to provide the latest research and treatment options to manage your child's risk of myopia progression. If you are interested in Myopia Management, you can schedule a virtual consultation on our website at andersoneyecare.com.

08/31/2026

06/30/2026

We hope that everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July! In case of an ocular emergency, please contact the office and you will be directed on how to proceed.

05/20/2026

Happy Memorial Day from our family to yours. Anderson Eyecare will be closed this Friday, May 22nd as well as May 25th and May 26th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will reopen on Wednesday, May 27th at 8 AM. If you have an ocular emergency, please contact the office at (615) 883-9595 and follow the prompts.