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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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...
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. At Hakim Optical, we...
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cool Frames for the Winter Season [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" content_placement="middle"][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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...