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Look Closer with Clara Optometry

We provide eye exams, referrals, glasses, contacts, and drops!

Your support allows our small, locally owned practice to continue serving our community.

Clara Optometry Entrance

Eye Care

If you are 18 & under or 65+, you are covered by Alberta Health Care for an annual eye exam.

Ages 19-64, our professional fee is $145.

To keep your experience at our practice simple and smooth, we have moved exclusively to digital payments by debit or credit card.

Enjoy the convenience of secure online payments and instantly receiving the documentation for self-submission to your insurance provider.

Dr. Joseph Gonzales OD

Welcome to Clara Optometry

We believe in collaboration with Optometrists and Ophthalmologists for your eye care. By sharing expertise, ideas, and resources, we can achieve better outcomes together.

Through open lines of communication, mutual respect, and a commitment to learn and adapt, we strive to improve patient care, efficiency, and drive innovation.

Eye Exam Room

Revealing Future Possibilities

We are passionate about our craft in striving to help protect, preserve, and enhance the lives of others through the gift of sight.

Eye Wear Frame Display

Glasses & Sunglasses

It's essential to have regular eye exams with your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist before ordering glasses.

Glasses & Sunglasses are classified as medical devices. They must comply with specific safety and quality regulations.

Your eye care is important to us. A glasses prescription alone does not provide a complete picture of your eye health. It does not fulfill the requirements of our checklist when crafting your glasses ✅

Ophthalmic Lenses

The Gift of Sight

We partner with the most visionary ophthalmic lens laboratories in the world when crafting your next pair of glasses right here in Canada.

With the dedication and support of Opticians, Orthoptists, Ocularists, Physicists, Scientists, Researchers, Engineers, Developers, Technologists, Technicians, Assistants, and Support Teams, all these individuals work tirelessly to help you see every day.
Together, they’re making the world a better place to see. Thank you.

We care for everyone. Crafting a complete pair, frame and single vision lenses at $99 and progressives at $249.
This includes index 1.50, anti-reflective, anti-scratch, and easy-clean coatings.

Contact Lenses

Contact Lenses

It's essential to have regular eye exams with your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist before ordering contact lenses. Remember, contact lenses are meant to supplement your glasses—not replace them. Additionally, we provide referrals to Ophthalmologists for surgical vision correction options.

Contact lenses are classified as medical devices. Proper fitting, handling, and care are essential. Serious complications, including irreversible corneal damage, vision loss, and blindness, always remain a potential risk. If you experience any eye discomfort, redness, pain, blurred vision, or other concerning symptoms, remove your contact lenses immediately and book an emergency eye exam or visit the nearest hospital.

Your eye care is important to us. A contact lens prescription alone does not provide a complete picture of your eye health. It does not fulfill the requirements of our checklist when ordering your contact lenses ✅

Furthermore, depending on your eye health and prescription, if you do not have a functional pair of glasses, we will not fulfill your order.

HYLO Eye Drops

Eye Drops

It's essential to have regular eye exams with your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist before ordering eye drops.

We also Prescribe Medications that must be obtained through your Pharmacist for the treatment and diagnostic use of many eye health conditions.

Topcon Auto Refractor

If you've ever needed glasses, you've likely focused on this iconic image

At Clara Optometry, we utilize Topcon's Autorefractor featuring the exclusive Rotary Prism Technology.

With a measurement range of Sphere -25 to +22 Diopters, Cylinder 0 to 10 Diopters, and Axis 0 to 180 Degrees, we can start the process of crafting your glasses prescription.

Eye Exam Phoropter

The Phoropter or Refractor

A comprehensive understanding of your ocular health and visual pathway allows us to accurately determine if a glasses prescription is not needed, optional, or required. See for yourself!

Eye Exam Slit Lamp

Bringing a smile to your child's face

We understand how important it is for children of all ages to receive regular eye exams, and our team is dedicated to making the process as fun and stress-free as possible.

Slit Lamp

Celebrating a rich history in eye care

For over 165 years, Haag-Streit has been a leader in high-precision mechanics and optics. Developed in collaboration with Professor Hans Goldmann at the University of Bern. Our modern day slit lamp biomicroscope was born.

Slit Lamp Photo of Eye

Capturing Beauty at Clara Optometry

Here's a stunning moment captured during a recent eye exam with our slit lamp biomicroscope, showcasing our ability to diagnose and capture many anterior segment conditions.

ZEISS Atlas Corneal Topographer

The Power of Precision Eye Care

Our ZEISS Atlas Corneal Topographer maps the surface of your cornea and even shows detailed image reports of your pupils, lenses, tear film, and wavefront.

ZEISS Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

The Science of Light is Incredible

At Clara Optometry, we use our ZEISS Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system to capture cross-sectional images of your eyes at the micron-level (0.001 mm).

Optos Retinal Camera

The World's First Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging System

Invented by Douglas Anderson, who is now a member of the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame. The Optos allows us to detect and monitor more retinal conditions with greater confidence.

Dilation

Yes We Dilate

This process allows us to diligently assess the internal structures of your eyes. With tools like the Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope (BIO) and VOLK lenses, we are carefully searching for any vitreoretinal abnormalities. We can also diagnose cataracts and inspect intraocular lenses.

ZEISS Visual Field

Hey There Peepers

Curious about your peripheral vision? Come on down to Clara Optometry and let us test it with our trusty ZEISS Visual Field.

Gonioscopy

Mirrors and Angles

Gonioscopy is a procedure that allows us to evaluate the drainage angle of your eye. Along with our Slit Lamp Biomicroscope and OCT we can view and analyze these structures.

iCare Tonometer

Keeping an Eye on Intraocular Pressure

A proper balance between the production and drainage of aqueous humour maintains healthy intraocular pressure (IOP). At Clara Optometry, we utilize the iCare, Perkins, and Goldmann Applanation Tonometers.

Auto Lensmeter

We're always measuring at Clara Optometry

By measuring multiple points on your ophthalmic lenses - not just a single point - we can obtain a more comprehensive understanding of them.

Glasses Adjustments

Achieving the Right Fit and Optimal Vision

We adjust each pair of glasses with precision and care, ensuring optimal comfort and vision.

Glasses Replacement Parts

We Have a Wide Collection of Replacement Parts

Broken or missing pieces? We may be able to restore your eyewear, if possible.

Clara Optometry Location

Visit Us

  • Community: Calgary’s NW University District
  • Building: Block 23
  • Floor: 3rd floor

How to find us when you arrive:

  1. Find the section E (Red) or main floor elevator
  2. Press 3R
  3. Clara Optometry will be your left