David C. Ardaya, O.D.

In 2003, Dr. David Ardaya graduated as a Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University a while a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. Prior to his optometric education, Dr. Ardaya was awarded the President's Scholarship given to the class valedictorian and was accepted into the honors college at the University of Arizona where he graduated in 1998 with a Bachelors of Science in Physiological Sciences.

Dr. Ardaya currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Orange County Optometric Society (OCOS) and was recognized as Young Optometrist of the Year, 2009 by the largest optometric organization in the state, the California Optometric Association. In addition, Dr. Ardaya is the legislative chairperson for OCOS and is the treasurer of a political action committee (LSCOA-PAC) that promotes optometrists' and patients' legislative rights and is a member of the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Ardaya is also a published author in Optometry magazine and has appeared in various newspaper articles regarding optometric and vision issues. He also is a media spokes-doctor for the California Optometric Association and has been heard on radio promoting access to vision care for children.

Most importantly, Dr. Ardaya has an amazing family that includes Dr. Ivy Lin and two very funny and curious children. Although Dr. Ardaya has no spare time, if he did, he would enjoy playing his guitar a little more, checking out some live music, and taking advantage of his Eagle Scout skills in the great outdoors.

• Pacific University
• University of Arizona
• Beta Sigma Kappa
• California Optometric Association
• American Optometric Association
• Orange County Optometric Society