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NEWS
Mock Interviews at Confluence High School - Sep 26, 2019
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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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?
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
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
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
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
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
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?
It's common knowledge within the Optical and Optometric Industry that once an order has been received from their lab of...
Read more"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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Don't Let Your FSA Cards Expire! Support small businesses & Shop Small for Eyeglasses at an Independent Optician Optical Location
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...
Read moreCosta Announces They Will Be Joining Luxottica 2019
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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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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