Whether it’s driving to work, running errands, dropping the kids off at school, going out early in the morning, heading west at sunset, driving in the dark or during all sorts of weather, for most Canadian adults driving is a big part everyday life. Poor eyesight can significantly reduce your safety while driving on the […]

Ready or not, the early 2000s are back! Glitter, low-rise jeans, chunky highlights, and hot pink are making a resurgence in modern fashion and we couldn’t be more excited. As Hakim Optical has provided Canadians with fashionable glasses for over fifty-five years, we know precisely which glasses were big twenty years ago and how to […]

At Hakim Optical, we want to take the time to help educate Canadians about what exactly cataract awareness means. While we’re sure you’ve heard of cataracts, if you’ve never dealt with them personally, you may not know what they are and how they can affect your life.

Whether you’ve worn glasses all of your life or you’ve just learned that you need to begin wearing corrective lenses, choosing to wear contacts may be the right choice for you. Regardless of how much you want to wear contact lenses and regardless of how excited you are to get started, it can be a […]

Contact lenses are an extremely popular choice for those who need corrective eyewear but don’t wish to wear glasses every day. If you’re interested in wearing contact lenses for the first time, it’s normal to have questions about where to begin, how to wear them, and how to take care of them properly. At Hakim [...]

Customer Appreciation For over 55 years, the expert opticians at Hakim Optical have taken great joy in helping their customers find glasses that not only help them see but also look great and bring new confidence. Now that we live in a digital age, it’s easier than ever for our customers to share their new [...]