Spring Style Guide 2022
Spring is finally here, and so many Canadians are eager to shed winter’s puffy...
Are Cheater Glasses A Good Choice For Eyewear?
Cheater glasses are available at almost every discount store you go into from Big Box stores, to the supermarket, to the dollar store. With such vast availability, it can be tempting to purchase a pair to wear as regular eyewear. Unfortunately, the purpose of cheater...
The Most Common Eye Diseases In Children
As parents, it’s important that we are constantly aware of our child’s health and wellbeing. To properly look out for your child’s eye health, it’s important that you understand common eye diseases in children and how they may present, plus the importance of regular...
FAQ: How Often Does My Prescription Change?
If you’ve worn glasses for a while, you’re familiar with changing and evolving prescriptions. As we age, our eyes can change, and so too does our ability to see clearly. If you’ve ever Googled “how often does my prescription change?” this blog is the answer for you,...
Common Signs That You Need Glasses
As we age and change, our eyes follow suit. Once, you may not have needed glasses, but as time has progressed your eyes and your potential prescription have changed, and glasses may be the key to seeing better and more comfortably. If you’ve never worn glasses before,...
Different Glasses For Your Different Needs
At Hakim Optical, we believe that your glasses should not only help you to see, we also believe that you deserve glasses that’ll serve your individual needs, enhance your daily activities, and show off your personal style. Canadians go to Hakim Optical when they’re in...
Common Reasons For Eye Pain
Like any other part of your body, it’s only natural that your eyes will experience irritation and pain at times. However, because your eyes are so sensitive and so vital to your everyday life, sudden eye pain can cause panic. If you begin to experience eye pain, there...
Guide To Buying Your First Pair Of Glasses
So it’s your first time buying glasses; for many first-time wearers, purchasing their first pair of glasses can be daunting. From frame shape to colour, to lenses, there’s a lot to consider (not to mention sunglasses!). If this is your first time buying yourself a...
Start The New Year Off With An Eye Exam
As the new year arrives, many of us choose to set resolutions to better our lives: from working out, to reading more, to eating better, the new year is often a time to reflect on how we can improve our body’s overall health. A great resolution for this new year that...
2022 Winter Style Guide
It’s the most...
How To Heal Your Eyes From Sun Damage
Throughout the year as we spend time outside, many of us will experience eye damage from the sun; it happens to the best of us! Forgetting your sunglasses, or not having proper UV protectant sunglasses, and spending too much time in the sun are all culprits of...
Protecting Yourself From Dry Eyes This Winter
Winter is just around the corner, and with winter comes a host of wonderful things like ice-skating, hot chocolate, holidays, and more; however, winter also brings a few not-so-wonderful experiences like runny noses, chapped lips, and dry eyes. If you’re one of...
Prescription Goggles And Scuba Masks
If swimming is one of your hobbies or passions and you wear eyeglasses, you’re often presented with two options with their own downsides: you could either try to a wear scuba mask over your regular glasses which can be very uncomfortable and prone to leaking, or wear...
Types Of Hinges For Your Glasses
Although glasses hinges may not be the first thing you think of when purchasing a new pair of glasses, they’re one of the most crucial parts of the inner workings of your eyewear, as they contribute to their functionality as well as how comfortable they are when you...
Diabetes Awareness Month: How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and for many, this means taking the time to understand diabetes and how it affects the human body, as well as learning how to to identify and treat diabetes before it can significantly impact your health and day-to-day function....
Partner With Hakim Optical For All Your Employee Prescription Safety Glasses Needs
If your job requires you to wear safety glasses on a daily basis, you know the benefits of protective eyewear. But did you know you can buy prescription safety glasses designed to match the protective demands your job requires? At Hakim Optical, we take pride in...
What To Know About Light Adaptive Lenses
Fall is finally here; cool weather has greeted us with shorter days, beautiful autumn colours, and gorgeous early sunsets. Even though the sun isn’t up as long, and doesn’t feel as hot, optometrists everywhere will tell you that sunglasses are still essential. Instead...
Benefits of Prescription Safety Glasses
Millions of Canadians have careers that require them to work in potentially dangerous conditions, meaning they most likely need eye protection. If you’re one of these Canadians, whether you work in construction, cleaning, science, mechanics, or one of the countless...
2021 Fall Style Guide
Summer has quickly come...
If You Love Playing Sports, Be Sure To Choose the Right Sunglasses
It’s important to choose the right sunglasses and lenses when participating in outdoor sports. Tints, mirror coatings, polarized, and anti-reflective coatings can help you play better and protect your vision. Why High-Performance Sunglasses? When considering...