How to Use Vision Insurance, HSA or FSA Dollars on Clearly
Vision insurance can cut the cost of your prescription glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses. It may even cover your entire order. In most cases,…
Do Contact Lenses Expire? Shelf Life and Safe Use
You reach into a drawer and find an unopened box of contacts from last year. Are they still good to wear, or should they…
What Is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is something nearly everyone runs into eventually [1]. Even people who have always had sharp eyesight, and never needed glasses, notice it in…
Trending Sunglasses: The Sunglass Styles You Need
You know the moment: the sun comes out, and you reach for your sunglasses. The pair you grab is either a scratched-up freebie or…
Coloured Contact Lenses: The Complete Canadian Guide
Want green eyes for a wedding, a costume, or just a change of pace? Coloured contact lenses can do it in seconds. Canadians wear…
How effective are night driving glasses?
Every driver knows the feeling. Oncoming headlights flare into a bright starburst, road signs go soft and the painted lines fade into the dark….
How to Measure Your Pupillary Distance (PD)
Ordering prescription glasses online takes minutes, but there is one number the form asks for that your prescription card does not always show: your…
How Much Do Contact Lenses Cost in Canada?
You are at the checkout, prescription in hand, and the same question stops you every time: what will a year of contacts really cost?…
What Are Progressive Eyeglass Lenses? A Plain-Language Guide
Somewhere in your 40s, the dinner menu starts drifting away from your face. You can still read the road signs across the street. Yet…
How to take out contact lenses
Whether you’re new to wearing contact lenses or you’ve had them for a while, removing them can sometimes feel intimidating. But with the right technique and a little practice, you…
Blue Eyes: Fascinating Facts, Genetics & Health
For being a rare eye colour, blue eyes have made quite a name for themselves across different cultures. The symbolic use of blue eyes in art and…
Hazel Eyes: What Causes Them and How to Care for Them
Hazel eyes shift between green, gold and brown depending on the light. That is exactly why they turn heads, and why they are hard…
What causes grey eyes?
How rare are grey eyes? Blue-grey eyes, dark grey eyes, and other shades of grey iris are rare worldwide. The majority of the global population has brown eyes….
The tortoiseshell glasses trend
Tortoiseshell glasses are a timeless trend, especially in eyewear. You might spell it as one word or two (as in tortoise shell – it’s…
The best frames for progressive lenses
You wear distance glasses, but you’ve always been able to see things up close… Until now. Over the age of 40? It’s likely presbyopia, a…
How much does it cost to get glasses adjusted?
We offer free adjustments for glasses at our For Eyes by Clearly retail stores. So if your frames feel loose, wonky, uncomfortable, or if…
How to buy your first reading glasses online?
If you’re looking for a variety of stylish reading glasses (a.k.a. readers), your options are a lot better when you shop online than when…
Top glasses trends for men and women: 2022-2023 eyeglass styles
You were here first: we’ve pulled together the latest eyewear trends for 2023. Check out this year’s eyeglass styles for men and women and find frames that will have everyone asking where…
Can you swim with contact lenses?
Swimming with contacts – is it a good idea? The short answer is no. Almost everyone who’s worn contact lenses while swimming before knows…
How to style clear frame glasses
Clear frame glasses, aka transparent or see-through frames, are a versatile eyewear style. From staple to statement, clear frames come in many different shapes,…
Can you sleep with contact lenses in?
The short answer? No. You’ve been told to take out your contacts before calling it a night, right? But sometimes you forget, or you’re…
Do you need computer glasses?
Computer glasses are glasses that help your eyes see clearly and comfortably during computer work and screen-time related activities. If you’re experiencing discomfort (tired…
Ray-Ban: Get to know the sunglasses brand
When we say “designer sunglasses” what instantly comes to your mind? We bet it’s “Ray-Ban.” From Old Hollywood legends to indie rockers and street-style…
Can you get sunburned eyes?
Yes, your eyes can get sunburned the same way your skin can. If your eyes and surrounding skin are exposed to the sun and UV…
When were contact lenses invented?
What if we told you contact lenses were over 500 years old? Okay, so that’s not completely true. However, Leonardo da Vinci sketched the…
How to put in eye drops
Does the idea of putting in eye drops make you nervous? Or do you always blink before you can get the drop into your…
How to shop for eco-friendly glasses: Bio-acetate, recycled plastic, and more
You’ve heard of eco-friendly clothing and shoes – but what about eco-friendly glasses and sunglasses? Yes – they are a thing (and yes, they’re…
Why is my eye twitching?
Have you ever experienced an eye twitch? You’re going about your day and then there it is – that weird little spasm and suddenly…
How to get kids to wear glasses
Getting your child to wear glasses can be one of those tricky parenting challenges – just like getting them to eat veggies, take a…
If I wear glasses, will my eyes get worse (or better)?
Are glasses good (or bad) for your eyes? Is it possible to restore your vision if you stop wearing them? And does vision change…
What everybody should know about foods for eye health
“Carrots are good for your eyes,” said that well-meaning grown-up who was trying to get you to eat your veggies. And, in a way, they were right! Many nutrient-rich…
Round Glasses Frames with a Vintage Appeal
What’s old is new again. Fashion trends tend to come full circle, and round eyeglasses frames are making a major comeback. You’ll also hear…
How to Dispose of Contact Lenses Responsibly
If you wear daily disposables, you go through a real mountain of packaging. Two lenses a day is 730 lenses a year, plus 730…
How Do Multifocal and Bifocal Contact Lenses Work?
Today’s contact lenses let people with presbyopia see clearly at a range of distances. Maybe you need reading help on its own, or a…
How to Order Contacts Online in Canada with Clearly
Cost, convenience, quality: there are plenty of advantages to buying contact lenses online. We care about bringing you the best possible vision solutions as…