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 was great!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Extremely impressed! Informative, courteous and knowledgeable . Will recommend to all my friends and loved ones
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He’s wonderful…awesome personality and knows his stuff.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Always excellent in service and understanding. Very much appreciate him.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Taunton is always very thorough with his exam. He always explains what he is doing. He is kind and makes you feel comfortable and welcome.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
For 30 years the best
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Taunton is patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and always pleasant during the appointment. I've been a patient for many, many years and will continue to return to this clinic.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent service as usual.
(3 months ago)
Sep-2025
Super personable, which is not so easy to find these days.
I was very pleased with my annual exam!…
(3 months ago)
Sep-2025
A very personable practitioner! A perfect balance of professionalism and a kind and caring person!
He was so thorough! I have never seen an optometrist that was so detailed!
(3 months ago)
Sep-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 was great!
Extremely impressed! Informative, courteous and knowledgeable . Will recommend to all my friends and loved ones
He’s wonderful…awesome personality and knows his stuff.
Always excellent in service and understanding. Very much appreciate him.
Dr Taunton is always very thorough with his exam. He always explains what he is doing. He is kind and makes you feel comfortable and welcome.
For 30 years the best
Dr Taunton is patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and always pleasant during the appointment. I've been a patient for many, many years and will continue to return to this clinic.
Excellent service as usual.
Super personable, which is not so easy to find these days. I was very pleased with my annual exam!…
A very personable practitioner! A perfect balance of professionalism and a kind and caring person! He was so thorough! I have never seen an optometrist that was so detailed!