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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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August 26th, 2020
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I lost my glasses and needed a new pair as soon as possible. I ordered a new pair at Costco but it would take too long. So I went through Clearly and got them fairly quick which was awesome! The only thing I will say is that the frames weren't exactly as pictured. On the site, the pattern is all over the frames, including the arms of the glasses. The pair that I recieved featured a patterned front whilst the arms were black. I got my Costco glasses the day after these arrives so they will now serve as a great backup pair.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Aleta! Thanks for the great review! We're glad to have been able to help get you some glasses when you needed them! Regarding the style of the frames, we're not quite seeing what you're seeing although we'll definitely be investigating this further with our glasses team. On that note, we'd like to make this right for you. If you'd like, you can always take advantage of our great 14 day (60 day during COVID!) return policy for glasses in their as-new condition! If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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August 8th, 2021
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Not happy with how long it took. Not happy that they took the money out of my account said it was coming, then put the money back said it wasn't coming and then took it out again. This batch of contacts seems poorly made. Not sure if I will buy again and have for years.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Susan, we're sorry to hear about this experience! Certainly this is not the type of experience that we strive for, both with the payment process, and the product itself. We'd like to help further with this, 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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May 21st, 2021
Verified purchase

I recently moved from a house to a condo. In my most recent order the packaging was much larger. Instantly I was glad I used my old address so I did to pick it up and the post office. No issues with yhe contacts though- very happy with my product

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Thank you for your review! We really appreciate the feedback. If there's anything we can help with, please feel free to reach out. We're happy to help, and we hope to 'see' you again soon! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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August 5th, 2021
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Once again Fedex was used instead of Canada Post (I selected Can Post as the shipper), they did not deliver on the day they said, instead it was delivered the next day. This is bull$#*!. I will not order from Clearly Contacts again.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

We're sorry to hear about this experience, and the inconvenience caused! The surprise upgrade to a faster shipping method was intended as a goodwill gesture to ensure you were receiving your order as fast as possible. We apologize that it didn't turn out this way, and instead caused a delay! We'd like to reach out to you directly to see if we can help further with this. Keep an eye on your email inbox. -Team Clearly

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Canada
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March 27th, 2022
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Was a week longer then estimated. Was reimbursed my expedited shipping fees since I clearly was not getting my glasses on time. Wife ordered 2 pairs and only 1 showed up. They are resending the 2nd pair but wife will need to wait a few more weeks. If you have a month to wait for glasses its a good deal. But if your looking for a replacement, your going without for a while even if you pay for expedited shipping.

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Megan W. – Clearly Rep

Hi Jason, we're sorry to hear about this experience! We know that the eyewear we provide is a necessary part of our customers' everyday lives, and we don't take it lightly that you place your trust in us for this matter! Timeliness is especially important when you're relying on our product to see. We'll reach out to you directly to help further with this. Keep an eye on your email inbox. -Team Clearly

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Canada
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August 11th, 2021
Verified purchase

I received my package, a little delayed but I wasn't in dire need for them. I did however order colour contacts and one of the bottles was leaking. The contact was a little dried up and therefore the shape is kind of morphed. I tried to lubricate it to see if it helped but it didn't. So I can't wear the coloured ones I ordered.

* Clearly attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Taylor, we're sorry to hear about this experience! Whether the damage occurred during delivery, or prior to shipping out, we'd like to help further with this, 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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August 25th, 2021
Verified purchase

I did make a mistake on 2nd order and put + instead of - on the 1.25 left eye. I wish that would have been questioned, as the previous order was - 1.25 and I thought the reorder would automatically send the same. My fault though, for being in a hurry!
Couldn't figure out why my vision was blurry when I put in new contacts!

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Christine, thank you for your review. We're so sorry to hear of the mix up which occurred with your original order, but we're so glad to hear that it was rectified. We'll be more than happy to reach out to you directly to help clear this up. Thank you for your patience. If there is anything further we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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March 3rd, 2021
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I ordered a set of Davies for each eye, however, 3 weeks after it said it had shipped (through FedEx) I still hadn't received them. Had to chase up where they were (Fed Ex was impossible couldn't get to a person) got in contact with Clearly they said they would get back to me ( but they gave me a $20 credit for the inconvenience). It took 2 days. They said they would resend the contacts. Personally I think someone at FedEx stole them or at the very least lost them. They eventually arrived about 7 business days later.
The up side is I love the contacts.
Caveat: this all occurred starting at the beginning of December during the pandemic

* Clearly attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Canada
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April 11th, 2021
Verified purchase

The pair I ordered were the wrong prescription (not Clearly's fault - the prescription I was given by my optometrist was incorrect). Worse yet, I was out of town for 2 months when the glasses arrived, so I was super late in asking for an exchange. Clearly made it super easy, they didn't give me a hard time for not asking for an exchange for 2 months, and it was as good-faith as such exchanges should be but so often aren't. The glasses are also fantastic. I expect to buy from Clearly from now on.

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Canada
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July 23rd, 2021
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Good but even though I have the no signature required with Fedex, he stated that because a signature was required from the sender, he couldn't leave it. Doesn't make sense. I wish it was sent signature not required.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Monique, thank you for your review and feedback. We're truly sorry to hear of the issues encountered with FedEx regarding your delivery, but we're so glad to hear that it was easily resolved and that you have successfully received your package! We're looking forward to 'seeing' you again real soon! 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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January 19th, 2022
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All good, from initial in store visit to options available to try on. It was a shame the options online that weren't available in store. With shipping delays, I couldn't wait the several weeks it would take to get samples in so went with a nice sale frame & my order arrived on time.

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Canada
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March 14th, 2020

I went into the Clearly Queen West store on my lunch break and Peter chewed my ear off for 90 mins! He kept pushing sales on me, and following me around. He wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise. I was surprised to find out he was the store's manager.

The reason I wanted to check out the Clearly store (affiliated with the website) was because of a character named Gulam, everybody recommends him. But unfortunately I got stuck with the so called manager. He is very pushy, he's all about sales and not about the customer. I can't imagine what he's like with his staff. Disgusting behaviour.

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Canada
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October 8th, 2022
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They Arrived quickly the contacts I ordered aren't as comfortable as I thought they should be as I've had these brands before. My prescription went up a little bit and I order the correct lenses however I can only wear them for short periods of time which I'm not happy about

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Canada
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September 23rd, 2020
Verified purchase

Moe, Ameneh, Leila and Selena who did the covid 19 screening did an amazing job with great customer service. My wife and I were very pleased, we felt safe with the protocols in place and would recommend this location to family and friends

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Hi Andrew, thanks so much for your review! We really appreciate the feedback, and have passed it on to the team at the Kitsilano store. We hope to 'see' you again soon! -Team Clearly

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Canada
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September 26th, 2020
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This was a re-order of the glasses that we had gotten him before and, according to him, they are even better than the originals! The first pair had a small flaw which they took care of instore once we had gotten the glasses.

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Jane S. – Clearly Rep

Thanks so much for your review! We really appreciate you sharing your experience, and 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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January 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

My Clearly glasses are terrific. My granddaughter bought them first and I admired them so much I bought a pair for myself and couldn't be happier.
I'm now getting ready to order a pair for my husband.

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Angela C. – Clearly Rep

Hi Barbara, thank you for your excellent rating and review, and an even BIGGER thank you to your granddaughter for introducing you to us! We're so glad to hear that both of you are enjoying your frames, and we look forward to helping you both find that next great pair real soon! - team Clearly

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Canada
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March 2nd, 2022
Verified purchase

I have ordered from Clearly with great success in the past but was a bit nervous this time because I had just moved to a progressive lens prescription. I shouldn't have worred - the glasses are good quality, and the prescription is just right, at a fraction of the cost I would have paid at a bricks and mortar vision center.

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Canada
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December 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

It was my first time ordering from Clearly and it was a success.
They came in a decent time and pricing was also decent although I was getting the same thing from Walmart Vision for anout $20-$40 cheaper.

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Canada
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January 12th, 2024

Ordered contacts in december, I realized a mistake was made within 5 minutes after ordering. No option to cancel the order so I reached out to the customer service. They told me they had "downloaded" the order and therefore they could not cancel it anymore.

Upon leaving a review the manager reached out to me stating that they would issue me a refund within the next 24 hours. This was said in an email on december 27th. Today on January 12th I am still waiting for my refund. After talking with one of the customer support people they told me it can take an additional 10-15 days because their servers are down and now have to manually send me my money back.

Another customer support agent told me that they have a back log and therefore weren't able to refund me.

Then one of their social media managers told me they would reach out to me which they again never did.

They keep lying to you and making you wait without any proper communication what so ever.

I do not recommend anyone ordering from this place as they are not trustworthy with your money. I have already filed a scam report with the payment company.

Tip for consumers:
There are cheaper places out there with better service!

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Canada
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August 28th, 2021
Verified purchase

I requested regular mail
But you sent them fed ex
Covid 18 restrictions do not allow parcels to be delivered to apartment doors. Cannot leave in the lobby door, so went back to red ex
Fed ex is on the other side of the city, I would not be able to get my contacts
I asked for a credit and for clearly to have the product returned to them

They asked red ex to deliver when I would be home. They came a day earlier, but someone in the doorway took the package

Do not ever send my purchase Fed ex

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Megan W. – Clearly Rep

We are so sorry to hear this, Sharon. It's important for us that you receive your contact lenses quickly, and your order may have been upgraded to FedEx to ensure a faster delivery - we're so sorry it's created a poor experience! Someone from our Customer Care team is going to reach out to you directly, over email, to provide further support! Thank you for your patience. -Team Clearly

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Canada
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October 20th, 2023

First they lost my information. I don't care about they moved systems, this is not my problem.
After, they didn't deliver my boxes. The carrier is a company that I never heard of, they just left me a paper with NO PHONE/NO ADDRESS. I don't know what to do. I called Clearly and they put me on hold and the call drops. PLEASE avoid. It turded a SCAM.

Tip for consumers:
avoid... it turned a scam!!!!! they get your money, do not delivery your contacts, you are blind without your lenses! days and days, bad customer service from India.

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Thumbnail of user mikew1220
Canada
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September 7th, 2020
Verified purchase

Great product at a great price. Shipping was a little longer than I expected, but that seems to be the state of things right now.

The frames were a little bigger than I expected, but not cartoonish, lol. I cheaped out a little on the frames, but am still quite impressed. I'm an active dad with an active 3 yr old daughter. Within the first week of receiving my new glasses, which I only take off for sleeping and reading, my daughter stomped on my head, jumped on my head, and butt dropped on my face. My new Clearly glasses stood up like a champ! Since then, I've been under two cars fixing stuff and on a back country canoe trip. So far so good for the frames, the lenses, and the various coatings I opted for on the lenses.

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Canada
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June 8th, 2020

Started off cheap, then after fees and add-ons they were triple the price. They fell apart right away and I was refused warranty on them. Waste of money and time. DON'T BOTHER WITH THEM!
(One of the customer service agents said that I probably held them with one hand and therefore it's not covered, what a joke)

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Eleni B. – Clearly Rep

Robert,
We're so sorry to hear you had such a poor experience - we'd really appreciate the chance to help. We've messaged through sitejabber for your order number and appreciate any opportunity to address this for you! - Team Clearly

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Canada
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September 29th, 2021
Verified purchase

I always order from Clearly and never had any issues. The contacts I recieved in my last order do not fit properly and keep moving in my eyes. Unfortunately they can't be returned so they aren't usable.

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Isabella D. – Clearly Rep

Thank you for your review, Susan. We're sorry to hear that these contact lenses aren't fitting quite right! Your eye health is important to us and we would like to take a closer look to see how we could make things right. Someone from our customer care team will be reaching out shortly - please keep an eye on your inbox. - Team Clearly

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Canada
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July 13th, 2021
Verified purchase

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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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