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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Always
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very good appt very professional very comfortable
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Kind caring exam
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional understood my needs answered all my questions. It was close to perfection. I really appreciated it.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He was great!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Extremely impressed! Informative, courteous and knowledgeable . Will recommend to all my friends and loved ones
(1 month 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.
(2 months 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.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
For 30 years the best
(2 months ago)
Oct-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.
Always
Very good appt very professional very comfortable
Kind caring exam
Very professional understood my needs answered all my questions. It was close to perfection. I really appreciated it.
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