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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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.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent service as usual.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Super personable, which is not so easy to find these days.
I was very pleased with my annual exam!…
(1 month 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!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Taunton's for over 25 years. His care is exceptional.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Extremely thorough and professional service.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
The doctor is very dedicated to patient care
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Profesional, kind, and thorough!
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
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.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
He did a great job job.
(4 months ago)
Jun-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.
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!
I have been a patient of Dr. Taunton's for over 25 years. His care is exceptional.
Extremely thorough and professional service.
The doctor is very dedicated to patient care
Profesional, kind, and thorough!
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.