Aura Optical

04/06/2026

Crafted from nature, refined for everyday life. Shwood’s stabilized collection brings raw materials; wood, stone, and acetates infused with rose petals, cactus, seashells, mushrooms and more, into something unmistakably elevated and unique.

These aren’t just frames. They’re conversation pieces.

Come see what makes them different. Only at Aura Optical.

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03/12/2026

Main Street Days is this Saturday, and we'll be here for it! 🍀

Come say hello, check out our space and sign up for a frame giveaway. And don't forget to swing by Vino Noir next door! 🍷

📍 312 E Main. Saturday 3/14. 11am-5pm.

03/02/2026

📣 Just a quick heads up - we’ll have a slight change to our hours next week!

We’ll be open Monday 3/9 and Tuesday 3/10, and closed the remainder of the week while Dr. K heads to Orlando for continuing education. Staying sharp means delivering the best eye exams possible. 📚

Steven will be in the store Saturday the 14th during the Johnson City Main Street Days festival. Stop in, say hello, and see what Aura Optical is all about. 🍀

And don’t forget, there will be treats and drinks next door at Vino Noir. 🍷 If you haven’t seen what Natalie has done with the space, it’s definitely worth a visit!

There will also be tons of great vendors and small businesses to checkout while you’re out and about.

We’ll resume our normal hours the following week.

Hope to see you downtown!

02/06/2026

Going to go touch some snow for the weekend ❄️
We’ll be back to regular hours on Tuesday 2/10.

Reach out anytime at reception@auraoptical.co or 423-407-3311.

Need an eye exam? We’ve got openings next week - link in bio.

01/31/2026

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays 🎄
We’re sending so much love and gratitude to everyone who made the trip downtown to see us this year. Your support truly makes it all possible. We’re honored to serve such an incredible community with exceptional eyecare and thoughtfully curated eyewear.
Here’s to an amazing 2026 🥂

11/28/2025

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Thank you to everyone who has made the trip down Main Street to support us over past 15 months. We are forever grateful for you all. 💚Our hours will be a little shorter this weekend as we take a small break to be with our family and friends. We hope you all do the same. We’ll be back at it with regular hours next week! (Also, keep yours eyes out for the opening of in the coming weeks) 👀 🍷

11/23/2025

A huge thank-you to WJHL for producing our new commercial, and to the friends and family who showed up with so much love and support. We appreciate you more than you know. 🙏

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor those who’ve served and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and community.

As a veteran-owned business, this day carries special meaning to us and we’re extending a gesture of thanks.

Throughout November and moving forward, veterans without vision insurance will receive a special discount on eye exams and glasses.

Thank you for your service, your courage, and your continued impact on the communities we share.

- Steven & Dr. K

10/24/2025

Out getting our learn on to better serve you. We'll be back in the office refreshed and ready to go tomorrow. Stop in and see what Aura Optical is all about!

10/17/2025

We're so excited to see everyone tomorrow!
Main Street Days is always a blast. Tons of great vendors, live music, and all your favorite Main Street businesses doing their thing.
Join us at Aura Optical for snacks, drinks, and a DITA Lancier trunk show with Ely Ahmadian Enjoy special discounts and enter our raffle for a free pair of Shwood Dark Walnut Smokey the Bear Edition Sunglasses!
The weather's looking beautiful and extra crispy, perfect for a stroll through downtown and supporting amazing local businesses. See you there!

09/11/2025

Feeling truly grateful right now.

We’re honored that Aura Optical has been voted into the Top 5 Optometrists in the JC Press Readers’ Choice awards! 💚 This means so much to us as a small, downtown practice.

If you’ve enjoyed your experience with us, voting is now open for the final round. You’ll find us under the Optometrist category. https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/jcpbest/ #/gallery?group=521989

And while you’re there, don’t forget to show some love to our other amazing downtown friends who also made the Top 5 across different categories. Supporting them helps keep our community vibrant and unique. 🌿✨

Thank you for being part of our story, we wouldn’t be here without you.

- Steven & Dr. K