by hakimdev | Feb 15, 2017 | Information
20/20 vision is a term you may have heard but not truly understood. During eye exams, many of our customers mistakenly believe that having 20/20 vision equates to “perfect” vision and become worried about their eye health after learning their eyesight is a bit...
by hakimdev | Feb 8, 2017 | Tips
Foggy glasses are one of the biggest frustrations for eyeglass wearers. It happens often enough: maybe you stepped out of a warm home into the cold outdoors or you tried to enjoy a steaming mug of tea and were forced to cope with foggy lenses. Whatever you are doing,...
by hakimdev | Feb 1, 2017 | Information
According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) Prevention of Blindness and Deafness Program, about 285 million people worldwide are visually impaired, with about 90% of those people living in developing countries1. Individuals in these countries face...
by hakimdev | Jan 26, 2017 | Information
According to the Glaucoma Research Society of Canada, glaucoma affects more than 400,000 Canadians and is one of the leading causes of blindness among older Canadians. There is currently no cure – but glaucoma awareness and early detection with an annual,...
by hakimdev | Jan 18, 2017 | Information
Hakim Optical’s in-store opticians often hear questions and doubts surrounding wearing prescription glasses during sports and other activities. The truth is, you can live an active lifestyle while wearing glasses – you just need the right pair! Think about your...
