Lesley L. Walls, O.D., M.D., D.O.S.
President, 1997-2008; President Emeritus, 2009
Joined us in 1997
M.Opt., University of California, Berkeley, 1968
M.D., University of California, Davis, 1972
D.O.S., (hon.), Southern College of Optometry, 2000
D.O.S., (hon.), Illinois College of Optometry, 2006
Dean, College of Optometry, Pacific University, 1992–97
Dean, College of Optometry, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1987–92
Clinical Professor, Department Chair, Associate Dean, Department of
Family Practice, University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, 1982–87
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, Member, 1987–2008; President, 1994–95
National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Board of Directors, 1991–00; President, 1998–99
Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians, Member, 1984–88; President, 1987–88
Optometrist of the Year, Oklahoma, 1992; Oregon, 1997
Raymond I. Meyers Award, American Optometric Student Association, 2001
Benefactor, Mary Ann Keverline Walls Low Vision Center, Southern California College of Optometry, Eye Care Center, 2004
SCCO Centennial Honoree, 2004
Distinguished Service Award, American Optometric Association, 2007
In July 1997, Lesley L. Walls, O.D., M.D., became the sixth president of the Southern California College of Optometry. Prior to that time, he had been involved in medical and optometric education as either a faculty member or administrator for more than 20 years. His perspective, derived from years in both medicine and optometry, was crucial to the curriculum and priorities of the College during his 11 year presidency.
Dr. Walls' personal interests parallel that of many of the College’s leaders – he is a teacher and lecturer in the classroom, a leader in support of organized optometry, and a tireless proponent and spokesman for legislative reform. Having acknowledged this, perhaps his most enduring trait is his love and passion for the College’s students and graduates. He revels in their achievements and successes.
President, 1997-2008; President Emeritus, 2009
Joined us in 1997
M.Opt., University of California, Berkeley, 1968
M.D., University of California, Davis, 1972
D.O.S., (hon.), Southern College of Optometry, 2000
D.O.S., (hon.), Illinois College of Optometry, 2006
Dean, College of Optometry, Pacific University, 1992–97
Dean, College of Optometry, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1987–92
Clinical Professor, Department Chair, Associate Dean, Department of
Family Practice, University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, 1982–87
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, Member, 1987–2008; President, 1994–95
National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Board of Directors, 1991–00; President, 1998–99
Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians, Member, 1984–88; President, 1987–88
Optometrist of the Year, Oklahoma, 1992; Oregon, 1997
Raymond I. Meyers Award, American Optometric Student Association, 2001
Benefactor, Mary Ann Keverline Walls Low Vision Center, Southern California College of Optometry, Eye Care Center, 2004
SCCO Centennial Honoree, 2004
Distinguished Service Award, American Optometric Association, 2007
In July 1997, Lesley L. Walls, O.D., M.D., became the sixth president of the Southern California College of Optometry. Prior to that time, he had been involved in medical and optometric education as either a faculty member or administrator for more than 20 years. His perspective, derived from years in both medicine and optometry, was crucial to the curriculum and priorities of the College during his 11 year presidency.
Dr. Walls' personal interests parallel that of many of the College’s leaders – he is a teacher and lecturer in the classroom, a leader in support of organized optometry, and a tireless proponent and spokesman for legislative reform. Having acknowledged this, perhaps his most enduring trait is his love and passion for the College’s students and graduates. He revels in their achievements and successes.