Dr. Anderton was raised in Pendleton. He received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and a Doctorate of Optometry, summa cum laude, from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Before joining Vision Pendleton, Dr. Anderton worked at the Salt Lake City veterans’ hospital where he performed comprehensive eye exams and managed various ocular conditions, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eye, and diabetic retinopathy. While there, he also gained experience fitting specialty contact lenses on patients with corneal degenerations. He also practiced in a pediatric family practice in Pleasant Grove, Utah, where he treated many patients with special needs, reading disorders, eye turns, and amblyopia.
Dr. Anderton enjoys the variety in patient care and finds pleasure in connecting with patients of all ages and backgrounds. He is fluent in Spanish and enjoys offering his services in Spanish. When he isn’t working, Dr. Anderton enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He enjoys hiking, fishing, playing tennis, cooking, and gardening.