Best Contact Lens Brand
There are a variety of contact lens brands on the market. Finding the best contact lens brand for you will depend on your lifestyle and vision needs. Contact Lens Care To keep your eyes healthy, you need to wear, clean and store contact lenses properly. If you don’t...
How to Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
There are several different numbers on a typical eyeglass prescription. We think it’s important that our customers understand these measurements. You should see two rows on your prescription, one labelled O.D. and the other labelled O.S. O.D. stands for Oculus Dexter...
What is Direct Billing?
Direct Billing Vision Benefits: If you have benefits through work or a supplemental insurance plan, it’s likely you have an eye and vision allowance. Depending on your plan, you could claim the cost of an eye exam and money for corrective eyewear....
When Participating in Sports, Choose the Right Lenses
It’s important to choose the right lenses when participating in outdoor sports. Tints, mirror coatings, polarized and anti-reflective coatings can help you play better and protect your vision. Always make sure that the lenses you’re using match the conditions of your...
Canada’s Independent Lens Manufacturer
Did you know besides Hakim Optical being a Canadian-owned and operated company, that all of our lens production takes place in Canada as well? Many other optical brands have their production facilities overseas and ship products to Canada, but we’re proud that all our...
Four Winter Eye Care Tips
Winter is a tough time for many people—the cold temperatures, ice and snow make it miserable to step outside. But did you know that winter is also a difficult season for your eyes? Take a few precautions and follow our winter eye care tips to keep your vision healthy...
2020 Winter Style Guide
It's definitely winter. Time to bundle up, embrace the snow and make...
Commonly Asked Questions About Contact Lenses
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions our opticians receive from people who are interested in contact lenses. Are contact lens and eyeglass prescriptions the same?No. If you have an eyeglass prescription and would like to wear contacts, you’ll need to get...
Flying Tips When You Wear Glasses or Contacts
The holiday travelling season is almost here and many people will be heading to the airport to get to their destinations. If you wear glasses or contacts, take a moment to read through these tips to ensure you have a fun and stress-free holiday season. Contact...
Black Friday Sale
Between November 29 and December 8, 2019 - Hakim Optical is offering 80% off all Hakim Designer frames! Stylish Frames for Any OccasionWe have a number of designer frames to fit every personality. From classic black to bright and airy, our friendly staff will be able...
Sunwing Foundation and Hakim Optical partner to give children a Flying Start
This festive season, Sunwing Foundation and leading optical company, Hakim Optical, are teaming up to bring holiday cheer to local children in the Caribbean and Mexico. All you have to do is bring in a new or gently-used book to a...
Best Place to Buy High-Quality Frames and Lenses
When it comes to your vision, don’t take chances on substandard frames and lenses. Trust the experts at Hakim Optical for all your eyewear needs. We are a Canadian owned and operated company that has been serving the needs of our customers for over 50 years. What has...
Last Chance to Use Vision Benefits
If you have extended vision benefits through work or private insurance, make sure to use all your available coverage before benefits expire at the end of the year. Eye ExamsInsurance policies vary from company to company, but most allow for a comprehensive eye exam...
Don’t Settle for Cheap Eyeglasses
When looking for a new pair of glasses, it’s important to keep in mind the quality of the product you’re buying. Eye and vision health is important and can be compromised by choosing cheap eyeglasses, especially when purchased online. High-quality eyeglasses use the...
Trendy Transparent Glasses
Glasses have evolved to be a central part of a person’s style. There are a number of different types of frames to match your personality and transparent glasses have become increasingly popular in the last few years. Step up your...
2019 Fall Style Guide
Autumn is in the air. It's time to start pull out the hats, bundle up in...
5 Things You Might Not Know About Hakim Optical
Since 1967, Hakim Optical has provided quality eye care to countless Canadians. As we’ve grown to over 140 locations throughout the country, we’re often the first choice for many people for all their eyewear needs. Even though many are familiar with our stores and...
Why Children Need Regular Eye Exams
Everyone should be getting regular eye exams, but it’s extremely important for parents to schedule eye exams for children at the beginning of the school year. Vision usually doesn’t stabilize until about the age of 20, so even if your child had an exam last year, it...
Best Place to Buy High-Quality Glasses
When it comes to purchasing lenses and frames, consumers have a lot of choices; however, not every outlet offers high-quality glasses. For the sake of your vision and eye health, make sure you’re only buying glasses in person from reputable retailers and not only...
Stylish Glasses for Back-to-School
Part of gearing up for another school year is ensuring you have everything you need to be successful—which includes proper eyewear. Hakim Optical has a number of stylish glasses so you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for vision...