Dr. Philip Taunton is one of the experienced optometrists at Eye Care of San Diego. He has been with our team for over 20 years.
Education, Training & Certifications
Dr. Taunton earned his degree from Bradford University School of Optometry in Great Britain in 1968. He studied with The New England College of Optometry, where he earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Ocular Disease and Pharmaceutical Application. Dr. Taunton also trained at Westville University Natal in South Africa.
Dr. Philip Taunton is one of the experienced optometrists at Eye Care of San Diego. He has been with our team for over 20 years.
Education, Training & Certifications
Dr. Taunton earned his degree from Bradford University School of Optometry in Great Britain in 1968. He studied with The New England College of Optometry, where he earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Ocular Disease and Pharmaceutical Application. Dr. Taunton also trained at Westville University Natal in South Africa.
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He is a wonderful eye doctor. He explains to me along with recommendations for better eye health. I have been a patient of his for 29 yrs; that has to be worth something.
Jul-2025
He did a great job job.
Jun-2025
Dr Taunton is pleasant, knowledgeable, and thorough! I've been going to this clinic many years. Highly recommend!
Jun-2025
The best. Excellent care with respect..
May-2025
Honestly the best experience I've ever had for eye exam for glasses. He was kind and positive. He made me feel wonderful. I was confident he could help me see better. He genuinely cared.
May-2025
He’s the best. He does a great job. Thank you for having him there.
May-2025
An expert in his field!
May-2025
The nicest and the best. Never rushes your appointment and always wants to do the best for his patients.
Apr-2025
Best ever!!!
Apr-2025
Consummate professional, congenial, competent
Apr-2025
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Eye Care of San Diego: Escondido
700 West El Norte Parkway Escondido, CA 92026
Dr. Philip Taunton is one of the experienced optometrists at Eye Care of San Diego. He has been with our team for over 20 years.
Education, Training & Certifications Dr. Taunton earned his degree from Bradford University School of Optometry in Great Britain in 1968. He studied with The New England College of Optometry, where he earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Ocular Disease and Pharmaceutical Application. Dr. Taunton also trained at Westville University Natal in South Africa.
Dr. Taunton is licensed with the California state board, and the National Board of Optometry in Basic Science, Clinical Science, Clinical Skills and Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease. In 1997, he joined Eye Care of San Diego as a resident optometrist and contact lens specialist. He specializes in aphakic, keratoconus and post-surgical contact lens fitting. Dr. Taunton attained Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent certification with the California state board in December 1997. He became one of the first 0ptometrists in California to receive certification for the treatment and management of glaucoma.
Dr. Taunton has worked professionally as an optometrist in Great Britain and South Africa, in addition to over 30 years in San Diego. He was involved in providing the first one-hour comprehensive laboratory service for eyeglasses in Durban, S.A.
He is a wonderful eye doctor. He explains to me along with recommendations for better eye health. I have been a patient of his for 29 yrs; that has to be worth something.
He did a great job job.
Dr Taunton is pleasant, knowledgeable, and thorough! I've been going to this clinic many years. Highly recommend!
The best. Excellent care with respect..
Honestly the best experience I've ever had for eye exam for glasses. He was kind and positive. He made me feel wonderful. I was confident he could help me see better. He genuinely cared.
He’s the best. He does a great job. Thank you for having him there.
An expert in his field!
The nicest and the best. Never rushes your appointment and always wants to do the best for his patients.
Best ever!!!
Consummate professional, congenial, competent