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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Consummate professional, congenial, competent
Apr-2025
An amazing caring man he has been taking care of my eyesight for many years
Apr-2025
Very helpful and explained what he was doing. I was very comfortable during my eye exam
Mar-2025
I have always appreciate his kindness. He's a very skilled person who knows what he is doing.
Feb-2025
Wonderful, kind explained and I am so glad he took good care of me.
Thank you
Feb-2025
I have been a patient of Dr.T for years. He’s very good at what he does and he makes me feel quite comfortable and he is quick to answer all my questions. I appreciate his kind manner.
Feb-2025
Very good as an optometrist, easy to talk to and he explains in detail what he is doing
Feb-2025
Wonderful doctor, highly recommended!
Feb-2025
The kindest doctor ever! Thankful for him
Feb-2025
Best doctor in the whole group
Dec-2024
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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.
Consummate professional, congenial, competent
An amazing caring man he has been taking care of my eyesight for many years
Very helpful and explained what he was doing. I was very comfortable during my eye exam
I have always appreciate his kindness. He's a very skilled person who knows what he is doing.
Wonderful, kind explained and I am so glad he took good care of me. Thank you
I have been a patient of Dr.T for years. He’s very good at what he does and he makes me feel quite comfortable and he is quick to answer all my questions. I appreciate his kind manner.
Very good as an optometrist, easy to talk to and he explains in detail what he is doing
Wonderful doctor, highly recommended!
The kindest doctor ever! Thankful for him
Best doctor in the whole group