Aura Optical

05/05/2026

Not many optical shops offer locally roasted coffee ☕️
Sip on premium, locally roasted sprocket_and_rotor coffee while you move through the exam experience, and browse our curated selection of unique eyewear that you won’t find anywhere around here.

If you prefer to sip wine, our great friends and neighbors at vinonoir_ have got you covered. Good vibes, tasty wine and tapas and friendly faces.

312 E Main is your one-stop shop for all things glasses. 👓 🍷

Book an appointment or just stop in. We’d love to see you.

05/02/2026

Spring time = sunglasses season?? We think so. The sun doesn’t just come out in summer. Protecting your eyes & looking your best is a year-round adventure.

If you aren’t sure what style suits you best, stop in and let us help you find that perfect pair of shades.

Whether you need prescription lenses or non-RX, custom lenses are what we do.

These are just a few examples of some great sunglasses from shwoodshop & krewe

Take them as they are, or make them your own.

05/01/2026

04/21/2026

Meet Perry. Real moss. Suspended in time.

Shwood’s stabilized collection uses high-pressure resin to preserve natural elements, turning them into something you can actually wear.

Every frame is a little different. That’s the point.
Stop in and see what Perry and the line of other Stabilized frames from Shwood are all about.

shwoodshop

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.

shwoodshop

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. 🙏