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Clearly has a rating of 3.3 stars from 5,198 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Clearly most frequently mention fast delivery, customer service, and contact lenses. Clearly ranks 3rd among Contact Lenses sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Fantastic Optical Store”

Nicole P.
11/2/20

This the place to go for stylish new specs in store or online. The digital retinal technology Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is cutting edge. Doctors are extremely knowledgeable and staff are very nice too! Excellent product choices and seamless shopping experience. Happy beyond expectation.

Top Critical Review

“Discoloration on the lens”

Gary C.
3/21/24

I bought a pair of sunglasses from clearly.ca. Visible discoloration at the edge of the lens. Customer service believes this is normal for polarized lenses. I don't have this issue on my other polarized pair from Costco. Has anyone seen this with your glasses?

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Canada
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April 25th, 2021
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Very happy with my new glasses. I have a very high prescription (-11) and had put off getting a replacement pair of glasses for many years, even though my old glasses had scratched lenses. The cost my optometrist quoted me was just too high... $660 and that was with his most inexpensive frames. My clearly glasses cost a fraction of that and are perfect! I am very happy to finally have new glasses. They got the prescription perfect as well. Will definitely order from Clearly again.

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July 9th, 2021
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Fast delivery. Product as described. Clear instructions on how to order my lenses. Only wish shipping and insurance cost was free or at least cheaper. Really makes a huge difference in cost. I'll be checking out other providers too for future purschases.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Carol, thank you for your review and feedback. We recommend checking www.clearly.ca/coupon-codes when placing an order to check for any 'free shipping' promotions. Currently the Handling fee cannot be discounted, as it is an insurance that covers lost or damaged packages while in route to you. With all contact lens orders, we provide an excellent Price Match policy as well. For further information on this, someone from our team will be reaching out to you directly to provide! If there's anything else we can help with, please feel free to reach out! -Team Clearly

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September 10th, 2020
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Quick, pretty straightforward. I purchased the higher indexed option (thinner lenses) with coatings, as well as progressive (the cheaper of the two versions).

Not that inexpensive when all added up, but slightly less than half the price from a local optical shop. Lense and coating quality seems excellent. No complaints.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Todd! Thanks for the great review and feedback! We appreciate it! We're glad to hear your enjoying the frames received from us, and we're looking forward to 'seeing' you again real soon! If there's anything we can assist with, please feel free to reach out! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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July 29th, 2021
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Ordered contact lenses via messenger and it was done in under 10mins. Requested express shipping which I got at no extra charge! Received my order in a matter of days! Great customer service. 5 stars!

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Canada
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September 10th, 2021
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Was travelling and in BC without any contact lenses (not good for surfing). Called about 10 eyewear stores asking if the had contacts in stock. One did, but wouldn't sell me any since I didn't have my prescription. Ordered from clearly and problem solved within 2 days.

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Canada
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May 19th, 2021
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I've been getting my contacts at Clearly since I started wearing them about 6 years ago. I'm always impressed that I get my contact lenses within 2-3 days of ordering, even before COVID. It's even more impressive now, considering the massive delays worldwide. Keep it up!

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Canada
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April 19th, 2021
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The frames were exactly as shown in the pictures. I like them on my face. My prescription is as I ordered it. The lens in the left eye arrived slightly 'damaged' or the film was not applied correctly. Near the nose piece and the lower left corner of the lenses the glass looks broken, but does not affect my vision. I did not notify Clearly of the minor error. I was just glad to get affordable glasses during a pandemic. Thank you, Clearly. I look forward to buying more.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Nadine, thank you for your review! We really appreciate you sharing your experience, and feedback. We want our customers to be 100% satisfied with their new glasses--additionally, all of our glasses are covered under a 365-day manufacturers warranty for defects, not including wear and tear or accidental damage. We'd love to help further with your glasses, but were not able to find your order based on the email address provided. We'll send a separate request for additional information. We hope to hear from you soon, and work towards a resolution together! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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November 16th, 2020
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Website is super easy to use, love the feature where you can try on glasses using FaceTime! Glasses arrived quickly and order was perfect, plus they give 40% off your first pair! Have already recommended to friends and considering the glasses are ready to wear quicker than if I had ordered at a brick and mortar, I will definitely be ordering again!

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Morgan, thanks so much for your review! We really appreciate you sharing your experience, and such thorough feedback! We're so glad to hear you're pleased with your new glasses, and we look forward to 'seeing' you again real soon! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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September 30th, 2020
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The experience was okay I have ordered from you before, and been very happy. My only complaint is that the frames of the glasses I bought are not the quality I would have expected from RayBan and I would have chosen a different frame had I known they were lower quality. I cannot replace them at this point as I have to wait for my benefits for two years, so I am stuck with them. My previous orders have been fine but these are quite cheap for the price I paid. Is there any policy for that with you, if a customer is not happy with the quality can they be replaced with an alternative?

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Isabella D. – Clearly Rep

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Kristie. We're so sorry for this frustrating experience! We're glad to see that we were able to reach out to make things right and get you a pair of replacement glasses. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. - Team Clearly

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Canada
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September 6th, 2020
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After placing my order I was informed that the glass option I used was out of stock and wouldn't be restocked in a week, so they sent the more expensive instock ones no extra charge. Pretty good service

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Nolan, thanks so much for your review! We understand that the eyewear we provide is a critical part of our customers' everyday lives, and in this situation, it was much more important to us that we get your glasses to you in a timely manner. We hope your new glasses are working out well for you! We hope to 'see' you again soon! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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January 23rd, 2020

They offer 15% off contacts on orders over $100. They also offer free shipping on orders over $100. However, you have to enter a discount code to get either one, and you can only enter one discount code. So what they are offering is a $5 discount. I called to get the free shipping with the 15% discount, which they finally did when I pointed out how silly this promotion is. I was also told this would be a one time deal. Why do companies make marketing schemes that only frustrate customers. I will be looking for an alternate source for my contacts online. I found it interesting reading all the reviews about bad service!

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Canada
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August 3rd, 2023

Been a Clearly customer for probably close to 15 years at this point. Never had an issue finding my prescription for contact lenses or the brands I'm used to. Never thought I'd have to switch providers, but apparently tonight was the night. After searching their site for a good 20 minutes, entering my prescription on every contact option that wasn't dailies, I kept seeing the same message: "Your prescription is not available." As someone who has a higher prescription, Clearly has always been my go-to. But it looks like they're not carrying options for me anymore. Went to another site and had no issue finding my prescription (and this new company donates to charity on each order -- I can choose the charity, too). Clearly not a winner anymore.

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October 25th, 2013

I just ordered my first pair of glasses online and I will never buy in store ever again.

Here are the highlights.
1. Amazing sale prices
2. Unbelievable customer service.

I accidentally ordered frames too small for my face, no questions or hesitancies - we shipped them back. Got my FULL refund in less than a week. Ordered new ones - fit awesome, and look fantastic.

Me and my family will be life long customers!

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Canada
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November 4th, 2020
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I ljust moved from downtown Toronto to the northern countryside, very rural, so I was worried at first about being able to access contact lenses when I needed them, as I'm not much of a buy in bulk kind of person (my budget doesn't allow for it). But then I discovered Clearly.ca and the convenience of delivery plus their prices have laid my contact lens anxiety to rest.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Welcome Emily! We're so glad you found us, and decided to give us a shot! We know ordering online can be a bit nerve wrecking at times, and that's why we want to make it as easy as possible for all our customers - from choosing your lens, to placing your order, to shipping and receiving them! We look forward to 'seeing' you again real soon! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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December 20th, 2021
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I ordered the anti-fog lenses, and oh my, it is nice to be able to see while wearing a mask. Then I ordered 2 more pairs, one helpful blue light protections from electronics, and again, it is so helpful to have lenses suited to activities. All three pairs are very attractive, fit well, and the prices were excellent. I'll be purchasing sunglasses soon.

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March 22nd, 2022
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Your online specialist, Darlyn helped me with my order - from beginning to end. I appreciate Darlyn's help because I was unsure about inputting one of the sections. We received the glasses in a timely manner and we are happy with them. Thanks again!

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Canada
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October 3rd, 2021
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Good experience ordering from clearly... product was shipped and arrived on time. But I expect nothing less these days, I mean mailing a small package in a timely manner is not quantum physics. As for the product itself... worst lenses I've ever used. Crappy Daily's that fall out if you blink. The reason they are called disposable is because the best place for them is in the bin! Not ordering again, will stick to the trusted monthlys I have been using for years.

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Megan W. – Clearly Rep

Hi Ryan, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that these contact lenses are not working out. Contact lenses are not a one-size-fits-all product - they are made with various different materials and come in different sets of parameters which are not always suitable for everyone. We recommend consulting your eye care professional before trying out a new product. They will measure the diameter and base curve of your eye and may give you trial lenses based on your contact lens fitting, medical history, and eye exam. We'd like to help further with this, and we'll reach out to you directly. Please keep an eye on your email inbox, thank you! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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August 15th, 2020
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I bought 2 pair. Was a little nervous as this was my first time buying online but Glasses fit perfect and good quality. Even with the Covid mail slowdown they still arrived faster than I was expecting.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your new glasses, David! And thanks so much for this feedback! If there's anything we can help with, please feel free to reach out. We hope to 'see' you again soon! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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June 3rd, 2021
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Accurate delivery date, quality frames and lenses. Although it took 2 weeks to get, they were delivered on the date that they said when purchased.
Glasses and lens are great quality. Frames are comfortable and light. They feel slightly on the cheap side, but only time will tell on durability. For the price and lens quality, it's awesome. It's my first pair of blue light glasses, and I hardly notice a difference in everyday use, but my eyes do feel more relaxed while on a device.

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Canada
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October 5th, 2020
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I really liked my new glasses and sunglasses. My only con was I did reach out to customer service twice to change my sunglasses to the tortoise shell arms instead of pink immediately after my order was placed online. I was told no problem it would be changed after going through 2 different reps. The first had me holding and the conversation just stopped and transferred to a new person. I had to explain everything again. I was told it was all changed and then still ended up with the pink armed sunglasses. I just kept them ad it would have been a hassle to send back.

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Canada
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May 23rd, 2021
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Easy user friendly website. Contacts came on time with correct prescription. I have a double astigmatism and wanted to try coloured contacts. Although airoptix isn't specific for astigmatism, the soft lenses make them comfortable to wear. There is not astigmatism correction which is noticeable only after sunset.

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November 3rd, 2020
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Extremely fast delivery! I have been wearing contact lens for almost 3 decades and these by far top one of the most comfortable contact lens yet, (Everclear Plus) so will definitely keep buying in the future.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Cesar, thanks so much for your review and feedback! We're excited to hear that the Everclear lenses are working out great for you! We look forward to your next order with us real soon! - Team Clearly

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January 2nd, 2022
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Love the convenience but hate the high shipping and insurance fees! Especially a barrier when you need a smaller order, it negates any savings over retailers.
Also wish that you could use the free shipping and discount codes together, as is standard practice for other online retailers.

Insurance shouldnt be a requirement of ordering, but an option.

Also ship to store option should be free, as an alternate method for customers who want to save the high ship/insurance costs.

These issues have annoyed me enough over the last few years, Ive decided to make a point to buy elsewhere going forward unless this changes.

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Megan W. – Clearly Rep

Thank you for your review! When it comes to pricing, we aim to be competitive with other online eyewear retailers, so we really appreciate this feedback! Our handling fee offers additional insurance on your order to ensure that if your package doesn’t arrive or is damaged during transit, we can offer a free replacement. It's important to us that our customers love their shopping experience with us and are 100% satisfied with the products they receive from us, so we really want to help make this right for you. We will be reaching out to you directly with some assistance. Thank you for your patience and understanding. - Team Clearly

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Canada
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July 11th, 2021
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My order exceeds the expected delivery date. I contacted custom services 3 times through online checking to check my order status, the staff told me the shipping label has been created long time ago, don't know the reason why it wasn't shipped right away. Other than that, the lenses are great!

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Thank you for your review Qi. We're truly sorry to hear of the delays encountered with your shipment, and we'd really like to help with this! We'll be reaching out to you directly with some assistance. Thank you for your patience and understanding. - Team Clearly

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Canada
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April 1st, 2019

After ordering 4 packs of 90-day daily lenses that I've been wearing for years, the 4th box I opened made my eyes extremely dry and sore. After going to my Optometrist, he confirmed my eyesight is fine (no changes), and gave me some samples of the exact same lenses I ordered. They worked perfectly and gave me no discomfort whatsoever - confirming that the contacts from Clearly were faulty. After speaking with numerous customer service reps on the phone, they repeatedly told me there was nothing they could do. Finally, I convinced them to send me a replacement, but ONLY IF they found they were fault themselves after sending them the lenses. I will never order from this company again. Save yourselves time and money, and go to your Optometrist and ask for a price match! Truly TERRIBLE experience.

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We have Canadian roots, Canadian hearts, and a true Canadian drive. Our story begins in Vancouver, in the year 2000. The first Canadian retailer to offer eyewear online, we’ve always been ahead of the curve and have since grown to become one of the biggest (and the best) providers of glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses in the world. Today, we help people from the west coast of BC to the east coast of Australia get the eyewear they need to hit important deadlines, watch the sun set on the horizon, and see all the amazing things waiting just around the corner.

Business History

A pioneer in online shopping, we launched our first site in 2000 selling contact lenses, but we always knew we wanted to do more. Within a few years, we began offering a curated selection of designer glasses and sunglasses as well — driven by a passion to bring prescription eyewear to people who often found it out of reach. And we didn't stop there.

We are relentless in our pursuit of the latest optical innovations, from contact lens technologies to breakthroughs in eyewear design. The ever-evolving nature of our product inspires us, and will always drive us to find you your perfect fit and help you see amazing. We believe in improving lives by improving sight, and with the launch of our Buy One, Give One mission, for every pair of glasses purchased, we're able to donate a pair to someone in need!

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