Dr. Paymaun’s passion for vision, health and eyewear has led him to a lifelong love of wearing unique glasses and promoting healthy eyesight. Dr. Paymaun attended optometry school at the University of California Berkeley, School of Optometry, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry, OD, Degree. After graduating from optometry school in 2018, he returned to his native hometown of Sacramento to provide eyecare services.

Dr. Paymaun was awarded with Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry in 2020; designated as “FAAO”. This is awarded to optometrists who have met the highest standards of professional competence and fulfillment of the rigorous qualifications set by the American Academy of Optometry. In addition, he was awarded with Fellowship in the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) in 2024; designed as “FSLS”. This is awarded to optometrists who have have proven themselves in the field of scleral contact lens fitting, entitling them to be listed as a Scleral Lens Specialist.

After working for over four years as an optometrist, he wanted to become a practice-owner, so he could provide a more unique experience when it comes to vision care. He took over Arden Park Optometry in 2022. Dr. Dorothy Hinkley was the previous owner for over a decade. She has retired from patient care.

Dr. Paymaun naturally developed an emphasis in the areas of myopia management and custom contact lenses for patients with corneal disorders; focusing on early intervention and effective treatment with specialty contact lenses.

Good eyesight and vision health starts a young age. Dr. Paymaun believes every child should have their eyes checked by an eyecare professional before starting school, even if they don’t have vision complaints. There are many vision disorders that go undetected at basic vision screenings. Early eye problems are critical to catch during childhood because they can cause longterm visual impairment.

Since 2019, Dr. Paymaun has been a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), California Optometric Association (COA), and the Sacramento Valley Optometric Society (SVOS). He is the current President of SVOS and is an active board member. He served as Treasurer in 2023.

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Paymaun he enjoys an active lifestyle, music production, cooking, traveling and spending time with friends and family. If you’re looking for a compassionate optometrist for your family, friends and kids, he can’t wait to see you! Dr. Paymaun is accepting new patients.