Eric J. Borsting

Eric J. Borsting serves as Dean of the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University and holds the academic rank of Professor, with primary affiliation at the University Eye Center in Fullerton, California. His clinical and academic work centers on vision development and pediatric optometry.

Educational background:

• BA from UC San Diego
• OD from State University of New York College of Optometry
• MS from State University of New York
• MSEd from California State University, Fullerton
• Residency in Vision Training at SUNY

His research program investigates dyslexia through the lens of visual processing deficits interacting with language factors in poor readers, and examines quality-of-life disruptions in children with vision efficiency problems. He teaches visual information processing to optometry students and mentors residents in clinical cases involving visual processing disorders, bridging clinical practice with academic instruction in pediatric vision care.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
• Diplomate status in Binocular Vision, Perception, and Pediatric Optometry Section (AAO)
• A.M. Skeffington Award for optometric writing excellence

Dr. Borsting previously chaired the Binocular Vision, Perception, and Pediatric Optometry Section of the American Academy of Optometry and maintains active clinical supervision of optometric residents, focusing on translating research findings into therapeutic interventions for children with vision-related learning difficulties.