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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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December 2nd, 2021
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First time ordering glasses on the internet and despite my initial worries I am very impressed with the experience and how good the glasses look. I will be using Clearly for all future lens purchases.

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August 22nd, 2020
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Ordering and receiving the glasses was easy and relatively painless. I am having difficulty getting used to the new glasses and find it hard to focus when reading. Hopefully this condition will change with time.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Thanks so much for your review, Michael! We really appreciate the rating and feedback. It can take up to 2-4 weeks of consistent wear to get used to new progressive glasses. We'd like to hear more about what you're experiencing, and will reach out to you directly. Keep an eye on your email inbox! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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October 14th, 2021
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I was pleasantly surprised when my order arrived. Everything was correct, the prices were good, and the addition of the packet of gummy bears was a nice touch. I'll definitely be ordering again from Clearly.

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Canada
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November 13th, 2021
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I accidentally ordered an older prescription, and received the wrong contacts. The customer service rep was incredibly helpful, and easily had my new contacts shipped (and to a different address, to account for travel plans).

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June 25th, 2021
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I ordered regular contact lenses when in fact I require the multifocal contact lenses. But, unfortunately I partially opened the box, although I did not open any of the lenses, and your return policy states that I can not return the lenses. The lenses came quickly and the ordering process is simple. I just made the mistake.
So Clearly reviewed my review and contacted me. They wanted to help in any way they could. They asked me a couple of questions about my order and then... they offered to credit my account even though I had opened the box and it clearly states that contact lens boxes must be unopened for a refund. I am so impressed by Clearly. The customer service is A++. Thank you Jane S for reaching out and offering to correct my mistake.

Tip for consumers:
Check your prescription - contacts or glasses - to ensure you are ordering the correct lenses.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Wendy, thank you for your review! We really appreciate you sharing your experience, and feedback. It sounds like you require further help with this order, and we'll reach out to you directly. Keep an eye on your email inbox. -Team Clearly

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Canada
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December 5th, 2011

Very happy with my glasses I ordered from Clearly Contacts for the price, only problem is that they are a bit too wide for my face. I could have exchanged them, but for how often I wear them I don't mind too much. They were $20, and I had bought glasses from a store last year for about $300. I actually like my Clearly Contacts ones better.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Zoe!
Thanks for the great review! It's great that you're enjoying the frames you received from us, although we're sorry to hear that they didn't fit well as we hoped. We want our customers to love the products they receive from us, so we'll be more than happy to help you out with this! We'll message you directly to offer further help! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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September 30th, 2020
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Quite painless first order. Had lost my previous glasses so needed to get hold of my optometrist to get the frame measurements. Received the glasses quite promptly - the lenses are great though the frame is a bit of a sloppy fit (though they are supposed to be the exact measurements from my previous glasses). Not a big problem as I only wear them when working on the computer. Will consider ordering again.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Murray! Thanks for your review! We really appreciate the feedback. When it comes to your glasses fitting you perfectly, sometimes a quick adjustment is all it takes! We have a couple of options for this, and we'll send you details directly, so keep an eye on your email inbox! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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January 17th, 2022
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Quick, easy. Everything online contact shopping should be. Only thing I would mention is that I find it slightly hard to navigate the frequency of "wear" within all the options. I want to browse only "monthly" worn contacts or "two-week" worn contacts but I found it not as clear as maybe it could be.

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Eleni B. – Clearly Rep

Thanks for the review, Calleigh, and the thoughtful feedback. We're working on refreshing some elements of our website to better serve our customers and ensure ordering is an easy and intuitive process - your comments are much appreciated! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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October 7th, 2020
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I don't like deceptive emails that tell me to 'click here' to confirm that I received my orders when you're really trying to get me to review. If the email had asked me for a review, I might have considered leaving a positive one. But don't pretend it's a delivery confirmation when it's a request for a review. So the glasses were fine, but deceptive emails and marketing practices have soured the whole experience.

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Isabella D. – Clearly Rep

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Darren. We want to ensure that you have had a great experience shopping with us! If we've fallen short, we want to be able to turn things around and offer support! We really appreciate your feedback and will make sure to share this with our team. - Team Clearly

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Canada
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November 21st, 2021
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I ordered from Clearly for the first time because I lost one of my contact lenses down the drain and broke my glasses. I was working with one contact lense and glasses missing an arm, not a good look. First order of contacts and glasses were sent to my old address as I have mail forwarding set up through Canada Post, spoiler alert, this does not include packages.
I explained this to Clearly after not receiving my package at my new house. They then resent my whole order to my correct address! THANK YOU.

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Canada
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July 25th, 2021
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The service at Clearly is great. I love the glasses I have bought from there. I ordered contacts this time and they arrived very quickly. I live in a rural area and often have issues with ordering online, not so with Clearly. They were great when my husband had an issue with his new glasses too. I am very impressed with the service we have received.

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Canada
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December 26th, 2023

Clearly was an awesome site/service back in the day when they were new. Now they take your money, don't send you the product and refuse to refund your card. On top of that they ignore your communication and then hang up when you call for help. My biggest regret is how many people I sent their way. Never again. Their customer Service is non existent, and when you point out that they're making stuff up with dates by bringing up the actual email you sent, they hang up on you. They're ok if all goes smoothly, but lord forbid you have a problem… they're officially my least liked company of 2023. I should have known it would go south when I tried to order on my account I had had for well over a decade and they denied me and told me I have to start a new account because they've changed ownership or something of that nature. Zero help, zero service. I should have stopped there but I needed replacement frames for glasses I had purchased from them. No lenses just frames. Ordered October 29,2023 & it is now December 26,2023 and I have nothing to show for this order other than endless frustration and an almost $200 bill. Thieves! Never again. Worst company in Canada by far. Stay clear if you hate being ignored and having your money stolen from you.

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Canada
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October 11th, 2020

Really disappointed in Clearly! Have worn contacts for years. Rarely wear my back up glasses. Have spent thousands at Clearly on contacts and glasses over the years. After emergency eye surgery, was told I need to wear glasses full time now. Was stunned when the opthalmologist's office told me that my eyeglasses from Clearly had lenses that were way off from my prescription (typed in correctly to Clearly when I ordered...) Clearly won't take responsibility. Beware of this issue and get the lens prescription tested and confirmed when you receive your glasses!

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Isabella D. – Clearly Rep

We're so sorry to hear of this frustrating experience, Janice! We really would like to provide further assistance and make things right. We sent you a private message to provide further assistance with this order. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your patience. - Team Cleary

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Canada
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May 13th, 2021
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I bought a total of 8 pairs of glasses (between my son and I). They all fit wonderfully and the price point was amazing. Will not be going anywhere else to buy my sunglasses and prescription glasses EVER!

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May 24th, 2021
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Glasses came alot earlier then expected, my other ones were falling apart so I needed a pair quickly. Not only did they come quickly but they look and feel amazing, and were probably my cheapest option! Thank you Clearly!

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Canada
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August 12th, 2021
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The customer service team was a nightmare to deal with. Every time a different person responded and each time nobody was able to find the solution. I had requested an order be corrected and was told that it would be 3-5 business days to receive. This did not occur and it took 5 weeks to receive my order.

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Isabella D. – Clearly Rep

Hi Eric, we are sorry to hear of this frustrating experience that you had with us. We really would like to see how we could make thing right. A supervisor from our customer care team will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you so much for your patience! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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February 8th, 2022
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The delivery came quickly. I just wish it had been packed with more insulation to protect the contacts from the weather. It was freezing cold and they were left outside for a few hours. They were partially frozen but I did call in and they said it was ok.

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Samuel H. – Clearly Rep

Thank you so much for your feedback, Sharon! We truly appreciate it, and we'll make sure to pass it on to our outbound team as well! We're glad that our team was also able to help, and as advised the cold shouldn't damage the contacts as they are protected by the solution in which they are stored! In this kind of situation, you can leave the contacts at room temperature and use them once they are back to normal! Here is a link to our FAQ page for more details about frozen contacts: https://www.clearly.ca/help#frozen-contacts
Thank you so much and please let us know if there is anything more we could do to make this a 5 star experience! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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August 16th, 2020
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I ordered the contacts and for some reason, they were delivered to my former address. I have received several orders at my new address for the last 3 years, so it was a bit of a mystery. Once the problem was discovered and corrected (very graciously) all was well.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Thanks so much for your review, Darlene! We're so glad to hear you've received your order alright. 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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February 14th, 2022
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I have found my experience with Clearly enjoyable. I used a few of their tools to select my glasses. I used the virtual try on (not the best, but gives you an idea of what will definitely not work), and their myFit. The range of options and price points is exceptional.

The prices are very good. When people notice my new glasses, I never hesitate to let them know how much I spent on my stylish new specs.

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Canada
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September 27th, 2020
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I had an excellent experience. Ordering online was easy. There were lots of nice glasses to choose from, and the prices were great! I liked that I could see what I looked like, trying on the different glasses online. The checkout process was easy. My order came quickly, and was exactly as described. I will definitely order from clearly again.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Steven, thanks so much for your review! We really appreciate you sharing your experience, and such thorough 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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August 12th, 2021
Verified purchase

Only reason I gave 4 starts is because the contacts I ordered were backordered and took months to arrive. But once they came, they're exactly the sand as the ones I got from the optometrist. Will be ordering again.

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Megan W. – Clearly Rep

Thank you for your review, Janine! We are sorry to hear of the delays encountered while having your order processed. We know the products we provide are a critical part of our customer's everyday lives, and we understand timeliness is so important when you're relying on our product in order to see so we do thank you for your patience and understanding on this. If there is anything further we are able to assist you with, please do not hesitate to reach out. - Team Clearly

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Canada
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October 25th, 2021
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Easy to sign up and follow the steps to get set up with the right pair of glasses! Never again will I order anywhere else! Thank you for quality products at an amazing price! You guys are the best! Thank you.

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Canada
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July 14th, 2018

Order contacts on June 22. Received an email stating they would arrive at there facility by June 28. Hadnt received any update until I called on July 12. At 10:00 pm on July 13 I received an email that now stated they were back ordered and they hoped to receive them by Aug. 9... very unhappy with the service. Cancelled my order. Will not be using this service again. Would not recommend to anyone.

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Canada
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December 3rd, 2020
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I am very pleased and impressed with how well my glasses look and fit. This is my first time ordering eyewear online and I will be making future purchases for sure. I ordered progressive and transition lens and they are perfect!

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Eleni B. – Clearly Rep

Perfect is what we love to hear, Melanie! So glad we could get you some great new progressives and transition lenses! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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August 20th, 2020
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My new glasses fit perfectly and they're well made. I've ordered from one of their competitors before, and those glasses were not the right strenght and gave me a very uneven vision. Clearly is undoubtedly the best for me!

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Thanks so much for your review, Maude! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your new glasses, and we really appreciate the 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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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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