High-Index Lenses for Strong Prescriptions

When choosing glasses, it’s not just about picking a frame that you like, you also have to take into account your prescription and what type of lenses are best for your needs. That’s why it’s extremely important to work with a licensed optometrist. For example, people...

Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays with Sunglasses

The days are longer and we’re enjoying a bit more sunshine. While that means we get to spend more time outside, it’s important to take some time to ensure you’re protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. One of the biggest concerns with the sun...

Tips to Choose the Perfect Frames

There a number of different frames available for prescriptions. Being able to choose the material, colour and shape provide almost limitless possibilities and with so much choice it can be overwhelming to find the perfect frames. That’s why Hakim Optical always has an...

Hakim Optical’s 2018 Spring Style Guide

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve endured a long and cold winter, but spring is finally in the air. As the temperature rises and we trade in coats and boots for flip-flops and sunglasses—it’s time to showcase our Spring 2018 frames!...

3 Reasons Why Buying Glasses Online is a Bad Idea

The Internet has become such an important part of our lives. From social media and staying connected to the ability to buy anything—and everything—online. However, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that it’s always a good idea. Over the last few years,...