Philip E. Walling OD, FAAO

Dr. Walling received his doctorate in Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry and is TPA certified in Michigan and Texas.

Following graduation, he was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Houston's University Eye Institute and practiced in a multidisciplinary setting until moving to Michigan.

After relocating to Michigan, Dr. Walling practiced at the University of Michigan Health Service, Associated Eye Institute and Surgical Center and in private practice. He joined the faculty of the Michigan College of Optometry in 1994 and currently holds the rank of Professor, teaching exclusively in the area of ocular disease. Didactically, he is the Course Director for the Ocular Disease Tract in the third professional year. His classes include Posterior Segment Ocular Disease, Glaucoma, Laser & Refractive Surgery and Injectable Pharmaceuticals.

Clinically, Dr. Walling is Chief of the Medical and Surgical Service which is a referral service for cataract and eyelid surgery and the treatment of glaucoma. He has lectured extensively both statewide, nationally and internationally on ocular disease, pharmacology, contact lenses and primary care procedures. He was voted "Educator of the Year" by the Michigan Optometric Association in 2000.

Dr. Walling is currently the director of continuing education at MCO and serves as faculty liaison on the Academic Relations Committee, Professional Affairs Division of the Michigan Optometric Association. His other interests include being the Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach at Ferris State University, teaching in the Ferris State Adult Tennis camps as a certified tennis professional and coaching his son and daughter in organized basketball, baseball, softball and soccer.