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Mock Interviews at Confluence High School - Sep 26, 2019

Mock Interviews at Confluence High School - Sep 26, 2019

Sep 26, 2019The Vision Parlor

Thank you for having us be a part in these kids lives. We appreciate the hard working staff members, educators, and students at Confluence High School. Your school makes a...

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BUSINESS UPDATES

We are Closed 5/15/21-5/22/21

We are Closed 5/15/21-5/22/21

Our office will be closed from 05/15/21-05/22/21. We will return on 5/23/21. Please be mindful that we will not be processing any orders or accepting appointments or walk-ins during this...

Is The Vision Parlor expanding to Canada or Other Countries?

Is The Vision Parlor expanding to Canada or Other Countries?

The Vision Parlor Expansion? Simply put, no. It disheartens us to say that unfortunately it has been brought to our attention that there are other businesses performing optical services under...

Open By Appointment

Open By Appointment

Dear Patients, After a long 9 months, our office in Downtown Auburn, CA is finally open by appointment only. Since December is typically our busiest season, with insurance and FSA...

Grand Opening Coming in 2021

Grand Opening Coming in 2021

Dear Patients, We appreciate your patience through this time. We have made the decision to delay our Grand Opening until 2021 due to this pandemic. It puts great strain on...

EVENTS

Old Town Country Christmas Auburn, CA 12/10/22 & 12/17/22 5pm-9pm

Old Town Country Christmas Auburn, CA 12/10/22 & 12/17/22 5pm-9pm

Country & Classic Christmas traditions will continue this year, presenting Old Town Christmas. "Your favorite holiday tradition is back with more fun, entertainment, and experiences for the whole family. This classic Christmas...

Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn, CA Dec 3rd, 2022 @ 5:30pm

Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn, CA Dec 3rd, 2022 @ 5:30pm

Join us for the Festival of Lights Parade 2022, hosted by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, with this year's theme being “Light Up The Season.” The parade is set to...

Halloween 2022 Trick or Treating in Auburn, CA

Halloween 2022 Trick or Treating in Auburn, CA

We are excited to continue our Halloween tradition on the following days: Friday October 28, 2022 3:00pm-5:00pm Monday October 31, 2022 3:00pm-6:00pm Address:The Vision Parlor1119 High St Ste 2Auburn, CA 95603...

EYE HEALTH

Failed Eyeglass Inspections Equal New Patients, How?

Failed Eyeglass Inspections Equal New Patients, How?

It's common knowledge within the Optical and Optometric Industry that once an order has been received from their lab of...

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"I Buy My Glasses Online", How Dare You Mention These Words to Optometrists and Opticians

Not too long ago, it was considered absolute taboo to ever mention to your Optometrist or Optician that you were...

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IN THE INDUSTRY

Don't Let Your FSA Cards Expire! Support small businesses & Shop Small for Eyeglasses at an Independent Optician Optical Location

Don't Let Your FSA Cards Expire! Support small businesses & Shop Small for Eyeglasses at an Independent Optician Optical Location

Dec 13, 2022The Vision Parlor

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA, also called a “flexible spending arrangement”) is a special account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. You can use this money towards eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, prescription safety glasses, and...

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Costa Announces They Will Be Joining Luxottica 2019

Costa Announces They Will Be Joining Luxottica 2019

Sep 28, 2019The Vision Parlor

Costa announcing they will be joining Luxottica's portfolio. Being that The Vision Parlor only carries Independent Eyewear, this is mini speed bump since we pride ourselves of supporting only Independent Companies within our Auburn Optical. We believe in supporting the...

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E-COMMERCE + TUTORIALS

Shopify: How to Process Exchange on Web Desktop for COD Orders

Shopify: How to Process Exchange on Web Desktop for COD Orders

Need help processing an Exchange through Shopify? If you have a lot of in-person transactions and tend to have COD...

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