Eye Health Tips for Working from Home
One of the biggest problems many of us are experiencing with working from home is severe eye strain from staring at screens all day. These eye health tips can help you protect your eyes and make working from home a more enjoyable experience. Give Your Eyes a Break Eye...
FAQs About Wearing Contact Lenses in the Winter
With every passing year, more and more people are transitioning from glasses to contact lenses because they’re convenient and allow you to live an active lifestyle. Contact lenses can be worn year-round, but we get a lot of questions about wearing them in the winter,...
Avoid the Dangers of Winter Driving with the Right Eyewear
Driving during the winter comes with a number of challenges, but not being able to see shouldn’t be one of them. With the right eyewear, you can handle anything winter driving throws at you to ensure you reach your destinations safely. Polarized Lenses During the...
2021 Winter Style Guide
While winter hasn't officially started quite yet,...
The Right Lenses for Winter Sports
For those of us that suffer from poor eyesight, eyeglasses can make participating in sports a challenge, and winter sports can be especially difficult. The protective wear required for sports like skiing and snowboarding isn’t always designed for those of us who...
Detecting Diabetes Through an Eye Exam
Something we like to remind our customers, and all Canadians, is Diabetes Awareness, with World Diabetes Day being celebrated every year on November 14th. We’d also like to shed light on the fact that detecting diabetes in an individual is possible through an eye...
2020 Fall Style Guide
The autumn chill is in the air, which means it's time to...
Back to School Glasses Tips
Now that schools are slowly starting to reopen across the country, kids are finally getting back in the classroom excited to start learning from their teachers again! Since it has been awhile since they have been in a class setting, some students may have trouble...
What Can An Eye Exam Tell You About Your Overall Health?
You likely know how vital an eye exam is to your vision and eye health. An annual exam will ensure you maintain clear, comfortable vision and avoid serious eye illnesses that would otherwise go undetected. However, what can an eye exam tell you about your health...
Contact Lens Hygiene Tips
To keep your eyes healthy and vision safe, it’s important to practice good contact lens hygiene. Being careless with contact lenses can lead to bacteria building up or even an eye infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water, and thoroughly dry before...
Protect Your Eyes With Sunglasses
Summer may be coming to an end soon, but people are still getting outside every chance they can get. While you try to soak up the final rays of the summer season, it's important to protect yourself from the sun. Ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) is emitted from the sun...
One-year frame guarantee on all Hakim frames
Rest easy with a One-year Frame Guarantee on Hakimi Designer frames In a world of extended warranties, full coverage, half coverage, only manufacturer defect coverage etc. – Hakim makes your decision easy. We offer a free 1-year guarantee on all Hakim Designer frames....
Best Frame Shape For Your Face
When choosing glasses, it’s best to start with frames that complement your face shape as they’ll likely be the most comfortable and can highlight your features.
What to Expect When Visiting a Hakim Optical Locations
Since we reopened our Hakim Optical Locations across Canada, we’ve taken the time necessary to make changes in all our retail locations to ensure the safety of our customers and staff. You can easily find which of our stores have opened by using our handy online store...
A Guide to Buying New Glasses
Valid Prescription Did you know you need to have a valid prescription in order to purchase new glasses? Most prescriptions are valid for two years, and if yours has expired, you’ll need to schedule an eye exam before purchasing glasses. It’s also worth noting that...
Hakim Optical Temporary Store Closures and Safety Protocols
Dear Customers, Hakim Optical will officially be closing all locations at the end of this week, making Friday, March 20th, 2020, our last day of retail business until April 6th, 2020 or longer following government instruction. For our customers requiring updated...
Lens Quality is Important in Glasses
Based on our history of optical lens production, Hakim Optical considers lens quality as the most important factor in overall eyeglass quality. In addition to providing in-house lenses, Hakim Optical also proudly provides brand name prescription lenses from Zeiss...
Different Types of Contact Lenses
Did You Know Prescription Eyewear Could be Used as a Tax Deduction?
Have you bought prescription glasses or contact lenses in the last year? Did you know that prescription eyewear could be used as a tax deduction? Canadian taxes are due at the end of April, and many people are starting to gather documents to get ready to file. Whether...
How Lenses Are Made at Our Lens Centre
Hakim Optical has invested millions of dollars in building four Canadian laboratories across the country. These labs utilize the latest German engineered and designed technology in software and hardware machinery to produce the...