It’s World Sight Day 2016!
Today, October 13, 2016, is World Sight Day. World Sight Day is an annual event that focuses global attention on blindness and vision impairment.1 This day is brought to attention by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) along with countless...
Hakim Optical’s 2016 Fall Style Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Hakim Optical is excited to bring you the 2016 Fall Style Guide! This season is all about revamping your look and introducing the world to what makes you a style icon of everyone you know....
Our Top Eyewear Trends of 2016
Your glasses are a major part of your personal style, and finding the perfect pair that both expresses you and exudes cool is on every style list. If you still haven’t found your perfect pair, Hakim Optical has you covered with our collection of stylish frames. It’s...
How to Choose Glasses That Suit You Best
A big part of the population has less than perfect vision, and for many of us who wear glasses on a daily basis, they can be one the most important accessories we wear. So it’s important to choose glasses that suit you best, meaning they provide you with clear vision,...
Why Do I Need Reading Glasses?
As we age, we start to notice certain changes in our bodies and the way we function, including difficulty in reading at a close proximity. We start holding objects farther and farther away so we can read small type clearly. This condition is called presbyopia, and...
Your Child’s Eye Health FAQs – Answered!
The school year has officially begun... ...But there’s still some time left to get things done you may have not had a chance for. There’s still time to shop... (like Hakim Optical’s Back to School Sale!) ...And still some time to get settled back into the school-year...
Back to School Glasses = A+ Style!
As the summer comes to an end, back to school shopping is in full swing and your child’s backpack is getting full! It pays off to be prepared – your child will have everything they need to succeed in the school year. But being prepared doesn’t just mean supplies and...
Assessing Your Child’s Classroom Vision
People learn in many different ways, especially youth. The majority of children learn the most from what they see, so your child’s classroom vision and how much they learn are intrinsically linked. If your child is experiencing poor eyesight, they’ll likely lose their...
Keep Up With Your Child’s Eye Health for Back to School
Children seem to grow up in a flash, and they change and develop just as fast. The eyes can alter within months, and this past summer holiday may have seen changes in your child’s vision. This month, before your kids go back to school, consider a comprehensive eye...
Adult Vision: How It Changes As You Age
As we begin to age we notice a decline in our physical strength and the way our bodies look. Changes in adult vision become more and more apparent as the decades go by after middle age, and today we’d like to outline some of the changes you’ll begin to notice in your...
Contact Lens Travel Tips
Contact lenses can be a life saver at times. When you don’t feel like wearing glasses or you’re moving around a lot, they can be much more convenient than glasses or no vision correction. One tricky time to use contacts is on the road, so we’ve got some contact lens...
How Photochromic Lenses Work
When the sun is shining and you’re wearing glasses you’re either blinded by the light or you’re constantly switching back and forth between your eyeglasses and sunglasses. To combat this annoyance, you can get photochromic lenses, that darken on exposure to specific...
Stay Safe: Get Prescription Protective Eyewear!
Your eyes and vision are priceless, and protecting them is a top priority! Hakim Optical thinks so too, and we’re happy to offer prescription protective eyewear for all of your eye safety needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziq-6a2-dgo If your job requires you wear...
The Importance of Eye Exams
Regardless of how old you are or how healthy you may feel, comprehensive eye exams are incredibly important to judge how your eyes are performing. An eye doctor will not only determine your need for glasses or contact lenses, but will also ensure your eyes are...
First Time Wearing Glasses? There’s An Adjustment Period!
The first time you put on a pair of eyeglasses, you may be suddenly overwhelmed by how crisp and clear everything around you looks. But your first time wearing glasses can also bring some effects you didn’t expect, that will take your eyes some time to adjust. The...
Tips for Eye Wellness
Our eyes are an incredibly important part of our bodies, but we often take their health for granted when we’re seeing well, have no irritations and everything feels fine. Your eyes may be healthy already, but you can take some precautions and follow some easy steps on...
Digital Eye Strain Causes and Solutions
Many of us use computers both at work and in our leisure time on a daily basis, and due to this the effects of digital eye strain are taking their toll. The physical stresses of sitting at a computer for repetitive, extended periods of time vary, but the common...
Signs That Your Prescription Has Changed
The question is always a variation of the same: When should I go get an eye exam? And the answer is simple: when you feel that your prescription has changed. However, it can be a bit confusing to try to figure out the signs that your prescription has changed,...
Prescription Sunglasses Sale at Hakim Optical
Hakim Optical's Prescription Sunglasses Sale can help you have the best summer ever! The summer season opens a world of possibilities of having fun adventures and experiences outdoors. However, problems can arise for our fellow glasses-wearers! With the bright sun and...
Tips for Keeping Your Eyeglasses Safe
Keep Your Eyeglasses Safe with Hakim Optical When you get a new pair of glasses, most insurance coverage doesn’t renew for at least one year, so you’ll want to make them last. Your vision is essential, and being able to see clearly is something you depend on at all...