About Dr. Hardy
Dr. Dale F. Hardy

I was born in Utah, but grew up in Arizona and Southern California. I attended three years at Brigham Young University followed by four years at the Southern California College of Optometry. I graduated cum laude in June 1977 with a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.

I practiced for 6 and 1/2 years in the military and 5 years in a group practice in San Bernardino, California before moving back to Utah. South Valley Eyecare opened in August, 1994 at its present location and has grown steadily thanks to our loyal patients and their referrals.

As the practice of optometry has progressed, I have received additional training and taken additional certification tests. I am licensed as a therapeutic optometrist in the state of Utah, the highest level available. Not all optometrists are licensed at this level, since Utah does not require all current optometrists to up-grade.

Having served a mission for the Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-Day Saints in Argentina, I speak Spanish.

I am an active member of the Utah Optometric Association and currently serve as its President Elect.  I am also a member of the American Optometric Association.

About Our Staff
Bobbi, Dr. Hardy's wife, was also born in Utah and is the current Office General Manager. They met at Brigham Young University. She has an associates degree in Accounting and has worked as an assistant manager and branch manager for credit unions, taught math at a private high school for eight years, and worked as an optician for a number of years.  She is certified by the American Board of Opticianry.

Sandy, the Assistant Manager, is also certified by the American Board of Opticianry.  She has worked as an optician for more than ten years.  She is very good at frame styling and can be trusted to guide you to something that will flatter your look as well as help you see better.

Robert has worked as an optician for over 30 years.  He has a lot of experience in frame styling, adjusting glasses, and is in charge of the lab.  He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Sabrina is one of the first people most patients will speak to.  She is mainly in charge of answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance information.