Keep Your Vision Safe During the Solar Eclipse!
On Monday, August 21, a solar eclipse is occurring that can be seen from most of Canada. This is a rare event that everyone should take part in—just ensure that you’re viewing the eclipse safely and not putting your vision or eyes in jeopardy. What is a Solar Eclipse?...
Can You Wear Contacts and Play Sports?
YES! You can wear contacts while playing sports! There seems to be a lot of confusion about what the best type of eyewear to use during sports and physical activities. Glasses with plastic frames, protective prescription eyewear and contact lenses are all viable...
What are Lens Coatings and Why Do I Need Them?
Regardless of your prescription or the type of lenses you choose, eyewear lens coatings provide you with tailor-made options to ensure you get the most out of your eyewear. From reducing the glare from digital devices to protecting your lenses from daily wear and...
2017 Summer Style Guide
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Difference Between an Eye Exam and a Sight Test
Regardless of age, keeping up with overall eye health is extremely important. That’s why it’s critical to have a comprehensive annual eye exam. Many people mistakenly believe having their prescription updated with a sight test is the same as a yearly eye exam....
Should You Choose Monthly, Bi-Weekly or Daily Disposable Contacts?
If you’re thinking about switching to contact lenses, you’ll quickly realize that there are many options available to you. The first step is to determine the best type of contact lens that fits your specific vision needs. The most common type of contact lens worn...
Wearing Sunglasses is More than a Fashion Statement
Sunglasses can be a great fashion accessory, but their main purpose should always be protecting your eyes and vision. Part of a healthy eye care regime is wearing sunglasses outside and ensuring that you choose a pair that will provide protection—in addition to...
It’s Cataract Awareness Month—Early Detection is Important!
June is Cataract Awareness Month and we want to remind you how important early detection is to slow the spread of this sight-robbing disease. Cataracts develop slowly and can affect one or both of the eyes—causing clouding in the lens—which in turn leads to a decrease...
What is Astigmatism and How Can it be Corrected?
Astigmatism is a vision condition that affects many Canadians in varying degrees. Astigmatism causes blurred vision and can range from not requiring any kind of treatment to causing distorted vision, eye discomfort and headaches. However, this condition can be...
How to Survive Allergy Season with Contacts
Most people are excited to leave the snow and cold behind us for warmer weather and sunshine. However, springtime can bring a new set of headaches for contact lens wearers that suffer from seasonal allergies. As the pollen and ragweed counts increase, daily comfort...
3 Reasons to Avoid Cheap Glasses
In the last few years, a number of online retailers have appeared that advertise cheap glasses. Many times, the prices are so low, it seems too good to be true—and it is. High-quality, safe eyewear is an investment. When you purchase inexpensive glasses from online...
It’s Vision Health Month—Give Your Eyes a Checkup!
May is Vision Health Month, an initiative undertaken by CNIB, which helps the visually impaired in Canada. The goal of Vision Health Month is to educate people on the importance of your vision health to prevent eye disease and eliminate avoidable sight loss in Canada....
Optometrists, Opticians and Ophthalmologists
There are three different types of professionals that are involved with your eye and vision health, and we often find that our customers are confused about the difference between optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists. This week, we take a look at how each...
2017 Spring Style Guide
With the weather finally starting to warm up, everyone is getting ready to swap out their winter wardrobe for some lighter threads. To celebrate the rising temperatures, we’re showcasing some of our best fashion-forward eyewear in...
Employee Spotlight – Jill Howie
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration - we’re putting the spotlight on some of our employees that have had a positive impact on Hakim Optical’s success! Jill Howie Manager and Optician 328 Speers Rd. Oakville, Ontario Worked at Hakim Optical for 27 years Jill...
Develop Healthy Contact Lens Habits!
For new contact lens wearers, it can take some time to learn how to put in and take out their lenses properly. However, once the skill is mastered, it becomes second nature. Developing healthy contact lens habits is just as important as learning how to put them in....
Hakim Optical Celebrates 50 Years in Business
50 years ago, Sir Hakimi opened the first Hakim Optical retail location. In the 50 years since then, the Hakim brand has grown to over 160 retail locations and 120 one-hour labs across Canada. While we celebrate this amazing milestone, we are already looking to the...
Beyond Prescription Eyeglasses — The Future of Eyewear
Last week we outlined the evolution of eyeglasses, and today we look at where the industry is heading. The future of eyewear is moving beyond prescription eyeglasses; the rapid increase in technological advancements fuses technology and eyewear to create innovative...
The History of Eyeglasses
About 3/4 of Canadians require some type of vision correction. These days poor vision is usually corrected after a trip to the eye doctor and a new eyeglass prescription; however, eyeglasses have not always been available. Trace the history of eyewear - from reading...
The Connection Between Your Eye Strain and Headaches
Your eyes could have a lot to do with the headaches you’re experiencing. Whether they result from eye strain, vision problems or even eye disease, these headaches are unpleasant and can seriously affect your lifestyle and comfort. Headaches Caused By Tension The most...