Visually Sound Optometry

Visually Sound Optometry We offer complete eye exams, fashion eye wear, and contact lens fitting. We are panel members of VSP, EyeMed, Superior Vision and Humana Vision.

Full-service optometric practice established in 2017 providing comprehensive eye exams, treatment and management of ocular disease, prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. We have over 2000 frames on display and have an in-office finishing lab for fast turn-around on high quality glasses. We are a small but growing practice and our patients mean everything to us โ€”Dr. Vavricek and the entire Visually Sound Optometry team want all of our patients to feel like family! We take MediCare and all PPO insurance for medical eye care visits.

Visually Sound Optometry will be closing early at 4pm on Friday, April 10.We will reopen Monday with normal business hou...
04/10/2026

Visually Sound Optometry will be closing early at 4pm on Friday, April 10.

We will reopen Monday with normal business hours! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Do your eyes feel tired, dry, or strained after a day on the computerโ€ฆ even WITH your glasses? Youโ€™re not alone โ€” and yo...
04/02/2026

Do your eyes feel tired, dry, or strained after a day on the computerโ€ฆ even WITH your glasses? Youโ€™re not alone โ€” and your glasses might not be made for your workspace! It might be time to upgrade your workday vision with ๐™๐„๐ˆ๐’๐’ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐‹๐ž๐ง๐ฌ

At the start of the day, everything looks fineโ€ฆBut as the hours go by:
Eye fatigue & dryness
Blurry vision
Headaches
Leaning in or tilting your head to see clearly

Thatโ€™s digital eye strain โ€” and your current lenses might not be made for your workspace!

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ž:
Reading glasses โ†’ make you lean in (hello neck pain )
Progressives โ†’ limited computer zone โ†’ awkward angles

Why ๐™๐„๐ˆ๐’๐’ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐‹๐ž๐ง๐ฌ is a game changer:
Designed for screen + desk distance
Wider, more comfortable viewing zones
Less strain on your eyes, neck & shoulders

๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฒ ๐™๐„๐ˆ๐’๐’ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
Digital Insideยฎ Technology โ€“ smoother, sharper vision for screens
FaceFit Technology โ€“ customized to YOU
UVProtect Technology โ€“ built-in sunglass-level UV protection
Precision Technology โ€“ crisp, fast focus all day
FrameFitยฎ+ Technology โ€“ works with almost any frame you love

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ?
Less strain.
Better posture.
Clear, comfortable vision all day long.

Want to see the difference for yourself?
Call or stop by and chat with our opticians โ€” weโ€™ll help you find the perfect ZEISS OfficeLens for YOU!

As March comes to a close, donโ€™t forget these simple ways to protect your vision ๐Ÿ‘๏ธMarch is Save Your Vision Month, a re...
03/30/2026

As March comes to a close, donโ€™t forget these simple ways to protect your vision ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

March is Save Your Vision Month, a reminder that eye health should be a priority all year longโ€”not just once a year!

โœ”๏ธ Schedule regular comprehensive eye exams (many issues show no early symptoms)
โœ”๏ธ Follow the 20-20-20 rule to reduce screen strain
โœ”๏ธ Wear sunglasses to protect against UV damage
โœ”๏ธ Remember: Eye exams check your overall eye healthโ€”not just your prescription

Your vision is something you use every single dayโ€”take care of it ๐Ÿ’™
Call or stop in today to book your annual exam!

Do glasses make your eyes weaker?!Letโ€™s clear this up REAL quickโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘‡Glasses do NOT make your eyes worseYour brain just g...
03/25/2026

Do glasses make your eyes weaker?!
Letโ€™s clear this up REAL quickโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘‡

Glasses do NOT make your eyes worse
Your brain just gets used to seeing in HD
Blurry vision without them? Thatโ€™s not damageโ€”thatโ€™s reality

Think of it like this:
Once you upgrade to 4Kโ€ฆ you canโ€™t go back to fuzzy

Wearing your glasses actually HELPS by:
Reducing eye strain & headaches
Giving your eye muscles a break
Improving your daily life (driving, screens, EVERYTHING)

And for kids?
Glasses are for proper vision developmentโ€”not a โ€œcrutchโ€

Bottom line:
Clear vision = healthier, happier eyes

๐Ÿ“ž Ready to upgrade your vision to HD?
Call us or stop byโ€”weโ€™ve got you covered ๐Ÿ‘“โœจ

03/23/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ NEW DROP ALERT ๐Ÿ”ฅ
We just leveled up our eyewear gameโ€ฆ and your eyes are going to be impressed!

Say hello to ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ฒ ๐— โ€” ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Veteran-owned, made in the USA, and BUILT DIFFERENT

These arenโ€™t just glassesโ€ฆ
Theyโ€™re tested to military + safety standards
Designed for REAL protection (ANSI Z87.1+, MIL-SPEC approved ๐Ÿ‘€)
Made for everyday wear and high-performance lifestyles

From work โ†’ workouts โ†’ weekend adventuresโ€ฆ
Wiley X doesnโ€™t just keep up โ€” it outperforms.

BONUS: We now carry the ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง for kids & teens in sports โ€” because their eyes deserve elite protection too ๐Ÿ€โšพ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ

If you want eyewear that looks GOOD and protects like a proโ€ฆ this is it.

Come see (and try on) the New Wiley X collection โ€” your future vision will thank you! ๐Ÿ‘“

Ever feel put on the spot during your eye exam when we start the rapid-fire โ€œWhich is better?โ€Donโ€™t worryโ€”youโ€™re not alo...
03/19/2026

Ever feel put on the spot during your eye exam when we start the rapid-fire โ€œWhich is better?โ€

Donโ€™t worryโ€”youโ€™re not alone ๐Ÿ˜…

We found a great video with tips to help you get the most accurate prescription and make your exam way smoother!

Next time youโ€™re in the chair, remember this:
Donโ€™t guessโ€”say what you actually see
Trust your first instinct (yesโ€ฆ 1 or 2 matters THAT much)
Relaxโ€”overthinking = blurry results
Bring your current glasses/contacts
Speak up if something looks off. Weโ€™re here to help, not judge

The goal isnโ€™t perfect answersโ€ฆ itโ€™s clear vision that works for YOU!

Ready to see clearly without the guessing game? Call us or stop by to schedule your eye exam today.

Dr. Allen shares 7 Eye Exam Tips to help you have a better eye examination! Do you wear eyeglasses already? Check out our Glasses LifeHacks and Tips: https:/...

As the month of February comes to an end, so do the Winter Olympics!Weโ€™ve watched incredible athletes break records, rep...
02/27/2026

As the month of February comes to an end, so do the Winter Olympics!

Weโ€™ve watched incredible athletes break records, represent their countries with pride, and stand tall on the podium. ๐Ÿ…

But hereโ€™s something you may not realizeโ€ฆ
They donโ€™t just train their bodies โ€” they train their eyes too ๐Ÿ‘€

Here are a few gold medal-worthy eye facts:

๐Ÿ. ๐…๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐ค๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ข๐ซ ๐„๐ฒ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐ฉ๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ
Ever wonder how figure skaters donโ€™t fall over mid-spin?
They use a technique called โ€œspottingโ€ โ€” training their eyes to lock onto a fixed point to reduce dizziness and maintain balance.

๐Ÿ. ๐Ž๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ ๐€๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐’๐ž๐ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ/๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ
While 20/8 vision isnโ€™t officially a thing, many elite athletes have vision sharper than 20/20 โ€” sometimes 20/15 or better.
Why does it matter?
โœ”๏ธ Faster reaction time
โœ”๏ธ Better depth perception
โœ”๏ธ Stronger hand-eye coordination
In sports like hockey or speed skating, milliseconds count.

๐Ÿ‘. ๐’๐ง๐จ๐ฐ + ๐€๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž = ๐ƒ๐จ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐”๐• ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž
At higher altitudes (like many Olympic venues), UV exposure increases about 4โ€“5% for every 1,000 feet of elevation.
And snow? It can reflect up to 80% of UV rays, essentially doubling exposure.
Thatโ€™s why Olympic skiers and snowboarders always wear:
โœ”๏ธ Polarized lenses
โœ”๏ธ Full UV protection
โœ”๏ธ Mirror coatings
Winter sun is no joke

Whether youโ€™re chasing gold medals or just chasing your kids down the ski slope, your vision plays a huge role in performance and safety.

Ready to go for the gold with your eye health?
Schedule your exam and letโ€™s make sure your vision is podium-ready!

๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐›๐ฒ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐š: ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ โ€œ๐ญ๐จ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ญโ€ Ever find yourself holding your phone, menu, or receipt farther and...
02/25/2026

๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐›๐ฒ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐š: ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ โ€œ๐ญ๐จ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ญโ€

Ever find yourself holding your phone, menu, or receipt farther and farther away just to read it?
Congratsโ€ฆ that might be Presbyopia โ€” and itโ€™s totally normal!

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐›๐ฒ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐š?
Presbyopia happens as we age (usually starting in our 40s+) when the eyeโ€™s natural lens becomes less flexible and has a harder time focusing up close.

Presbyopia is different from Hypermetropia (farsightedness). Hypermetropia is a prescription-related focusing issue youโ€™re often born with, while presbyopia happens to everyone over time as part of the natural aging process of the eye.

๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ:
Holding things at armโ€™s length
Eye strain or headaches after reading
Needing brighter light to see clearly
Reaching for reading glasses more often

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ:
Presbyopia is easy to manage with:
โœ”๏ธ Reading glasses
โœ”๏ธ Bifocals or progressive lenses
โœ”๏ธ Multifocal contact lenses

You donโ€™t have to struggle โ€” weโ€™ve got options that fit your lifestyle

If small print is starting to play hide-and-seek, come see us! Letโ€™s make reading easy again!

๐…๐ฎ๐ง ๐„๐ฒ๐ž ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ: ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ˆ๐‘๐’๐“ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐‹๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐“๐จ๐๐š๐ฒโ€™๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌDid you know contact lenses have been around way longer than ...
02/23/2026

๐…๐ฎ๐ง ๐„๐ฒ๐ž ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ: ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ˆ๐‘๐’๐“ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐‹๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐“๐จ๐๐š๐ฒโ€™๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ

Did you know contact lenses have been around way longer than you think? Letโ€™s rewind...

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐‹๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ (๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ฌโ€“๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ฌ)
The earliest contact lenses were made ofโ€ฆ GLASS ๐Ÿ˜ณ
Yes. Actual. Glass.

They were large โ€œscleral lensesโ€ that covered most of the eye; Hand-blown and custom-made. Heavy and fragile; Not breathable (no oxygen = unhappy eyes)

๐“๐ก๐ž๐ข๐ซ ๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž?
To help people with severe vision problems or eye injuries when glasses couldnโ€™t help enough.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ & ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ง
Pros:
โœ”๏ธ Helped some people see when nothing else could
โœ”๏ธ Major medical breakthrough at the time

Cons:
โœ–๏ธ Uncomfortable
โœ–๏ธ Hard to wear for more than a few hours
โœ–๏ธ Increased risk of irritation and infection
โœ–๏ธ Fogged easily
โœ–๏ธ Could literally break ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

Basicallyโ€ฆ impressive for the time, but not fun to wear.

Fast forward to nowโ€ฆ and wow! ๐Ÿ˜ Modern contacts are:
โœจ Soft, lightweight, and flexible
โœจ Made with breathable silicone hydrogel
โœจ Designed for dry eyes, astigmatism, and presbyopia
โœจ Available as daily, bi-weekly, and monthly lenses
โœจ UV-protective options available
โœจ Custom-fit for comfort and clarity...Most people forget theyโ€™re even wearing them

From fragile glass lenses to breathable, barely-there comfort โ€” contact lenses have come a LONG way!

Want to find your perfect contact lens fit? Weโ€™ve got you covered, give us a call today!

๐€๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ: ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ž๐ฒ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐›๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐œ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ซ ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ฒEver feel like everything looks blurry or distort...
02/19/2026

๐€๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ: ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ž๐ฒ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐›๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐œ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ซ ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ

Ever feel like everything looks blurry or distorted โ€” near AND far?
That might be Astigmatism โ€” and itโ€™s SUPER common!

Astigmatism happens when the cornea or lens isnโ€™t perfectly round.
Instead of being shaped like a basketball ๐Ÿ€, itโ€™s shaped more like a football ๐Ÿˆ โ€” so light doesnโ€™t focus evenly on the retina.

Astigmatism often affects BOTH eyes, and many people have it without even realizing it!

๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ:
Eye strain
Headaches
Squinting
Trouble with screens or reading
Night driving glare

๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ:
Glasses, contact lenses (including toric lenses), and proper prescriptions can correct astigmatism and bring everything back into focus!

If your vision feels blurry no matter the distance, itโ€™s time for an eye exam! Give us a call today and letโ€™s get your world crystal clear again.

๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐„๐ฒ๐ž ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธEver wonder what glasses were like in the 1700s when our Founding Fathe...
02/16/2026

๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐„๐ฒ๐ž ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Ever wonder what glasses were like in the 1700s when our Founding Fathers were writing history? Letโ€™s take a look

๐†๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ฌ:
Made with thick glass lenses
Frames crafted from metal, bone, leather, or tortoiseshell
Heavy, fragile, and slipped off easily
Mostly used for reading only
No anti-glare, no UV protection, no blue-light filtering

Early glasses did the job โ€” helping people read and write โ€” but comfort and customization were VERY limited.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐“๐Ž๐ƒ๐€๐˜:
Lightweight, durable materials
Precise prescriptions for distance, near, and everything in between
Anti-reflective coatings
UV protection (huge upgrade!)
Blue-light filtering for screens
Stylish frames designed for comfort and fashion

Todayโ€™s eyewear isnโ€™t just about seeing better โ€” itโ€™s about protecting eye health, reducing strain, and fitting your lifestyle.

Glasses helped shape history but now are smarter, safer, and more comfortable than ever.

Call or stop by our office today to upgrade your vision! Your eyes deserve 21st-century care.

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02/15/2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌโ€™ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž!

Our office will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidentsโ€™ Day.

Weโ€™ll be back Tuesday, February 17 with regular business hours โ€” ready to take care of your vision!

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Folsom, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+19169856399

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