Our Practice in Santa Cruz

Dr. Scott Daly is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. A second-generation optometrist, he has served the Santa Cruz community for over 30 years, having joined his father, Dr. John C. Daly, in practice in 1983. While the practice is coming up on 70 years, Dr Daly will be celebrating 40 years with Santa Cruz Optometric Center

Dr. Daly is active within the community and his profession. He is a past president of the Monterey Bay Optometric Society and the California Optometric Association. He has earned many optometric leadership roles, including chairing the Children’s Vision Task Force. The role allowed him to pursue his personal goal of expanding public awareness and education about thorough, professional eye exams for infants and children to ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

Dr. Daly has served on the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association Board of Directors. He was a founding member and president of the Locally Owned Business Alliance. The group provides a united voice for local, independent businesses to address their concerns and encourage political engagement.

Scott was appointed to the City of Santa Cruz Planning Commission in 2003. He was Commission Chair for 2010, working on the vision of the city through 2025.

Dr. Anna Gardner received her optometry degree from the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. She has completed clinical rotations at the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Monterey, CA, Kaiser Permanente in Roseville, CA, and La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland, CA.

Dr. Gardner has provided eye care to underprivileged communities in Mexico through Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. She is certified in diagnosing, treating, and managing various ocular conditions, including glaucoma. Dr. Gardner is a member of the Santa Clara Optometric Society, the California Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, cooking, and a good cup of coffee.