Clara Optometry Illustration

Look Closer with Clara Optometry

Clara Optometry is Calgary's NW University District Eye Care Destination. We provide complete eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and referrals!

Clara Optometry Office Entrance

Comprehensive Eye Care

We offer thorough eye exams and a complete selection of eyewear, lenses, contacts, drops, and accessories - all in one place!

Regardless of your age, Alberta Health Care covers any eye related medical concerns, referrals from your family doctor, or co-management with your Ophthalmologist.

We also offer direct billing to most major insurance providers, social services, federal health programs, Veterans, RCMP, WCB, and First Nations.

Dr. Joseph Gonzales OD

Welcome to Clara Optometry

Dr. Joseph Gonzales OD, now with 10 years of experience and having performed over 20,000 eye exams, leads Clara Optometry. He remains fully dedicated to serving and helping others for many years to come.

Choosing us as your primary eye care provider means supporting a small and locally owned practice!

Eye Exam Room

Clara Optometry's "EYE-ron Throne"

This is where the magic happens! The moment you sit down, you'll feel like royalty... with 20/20 vision, of course.

We're passionate about providing a comfortable experience, all while striving for the highest standards of eye care

Eye Wear Frame Display

Attention All Glasses and Sunglass Lovers

Come check out our latest and greatest in eye wear at Clara Optometry!

Whether you're looking for something trendy or classic, luxury to affordable, we offer eyewear for everyone!

Ophthalmic Lenses

Experience Cutting-Edge Ophthalmic Lens Technology

Our commitment to providing our patients with the best possible eye care means that we use only the highest quality lenses in our prescriptions

Contact Lenses

Calling All Contact Lens Wearers

No matter if you favor the freshness of daily disposables or the lasting convenience of monthly lenses, we've got the contacts for you

HYLO Eye Drops

Feel the difference with the HYLO Family

When you experience symptoms of dry eye, or after eye surgery or an eye injury, we recommend using eye drops (artificial tears) such as HYLO.

HYLO is the world's first preservative-free, multi-dose eye drop container, developed by German scientists with over 10 years of proven patient success in Canada.

Candor Vision — Your eyes are everything!

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

We use one of the most trusted tools in eye care - an essential instrument that, with patience and skillful hands, allows us to fine-tune and finalize your glasses prescription

Eye Exam Slit Lamp

Bringing a smile to your child's face is our top priority at Clara Optometry

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 at Clara Optometry

For over 150 years, Haag-Streit has been a leader in high-precision mechanics and optics. Trust in our commitment to quality. Our Slit Lamp Biomicroscope helps us achieve better patient care and outcomes

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 monitor many anterior segment conditions

ZEISS Atlas Corneal Topographer

Discover the Power of Precision Eye Care at Clara Optometry

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. We analyze this data when crafting your glasses and contact lens prescriptions

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' internal structures. Computer algorithms generate highly detailed reports, helping us detect and monitor a variety of eye conditions

Optos Retinal Camera

See Ultra Wide at Clara Optometry

Seeing is believing! With the Optomap, we can obtain amazing views of your retina, allowing us to detect and monitor various retinal conditions with greater confidence

Dilation

Yes We Dilate

This process allows us to thoroughly 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 closely inspect any cataracts or 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 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 at Clara Optometry

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 favorite eyewear to its former glory, if possible

Clara Optometry Location

Visit Us at Clara Optometry

Address: 305-3917 University Ave NW

Conveniently located in Calgary’s NW University District, above Staples in Block 23 on the third floor.