2018 Summer Style Guide — Sunglasses
Now that it’s officially summer, we can expect to see more of the sun as everyone heads outside to enjoy the warmer weather. Sunglasses can help protect eyes and vision from the sun’s harmful rays and with the wide variety of styles available, you can still be...
Bring an Extra Pair of Glasses When Going on Summer Vacation
Vacation is a time to relax and get away from the everyday grind. To make sure you enjoy every minute of your hard-earned getaway, take some time to prepare before you leave and don’t forget to pack everything you need to see clearly! Bring an Extra Pair of Glasses No...
Enjoy Swimming this Summer with Prescription Swimming Goggles
Now that’s it’s almost summer, many people will be enjoying the warm weather at the cottage, beach or pool. Wearing glasses doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy all the swimming activities that summer has to offer—just invest in a good pair of prescription swimming...
Tips for Adjusting to a New Prescription or Glasses
There’s definitely an adjustment period when prescribed corrective eyewear for the first time. It can take some time to get used to the crisp, clear world and to just become comfortable with wearing glasses. Sometimes, people...
Help Prevent Dry Eyes this Summer
Many people look forward to the warmer weather of spring and summer. However, for some, the increase in temperature also signals the return of dry eyes. Burning or itching, redness, hazy vision and gritty or dry sensations are all common symptoms of dry eye and can...
Tips for Adding Contact Lenses to Your Routine
Many people that need corrective eyewear alternate between glasses and contacts. Having both options available gives a person the flexibility to switch depending on their mood, planned activity or personal style. If you’re new to contacts—or thinking about adding them...
Vision Development and Eye Health in Babies
Having a baby in the home is exciting—but can also be extremely overwhelming. There are so many things to remember that monitoring vision development and eye health can sometimes be low on the priority list. However, it’s important to remember that babies eyes are...
Help Keep Eyes Healthy with Eye-Friendly Foods
The best way to help ensure that your eyes are healthy is to schedule regular appointments with an eye doctor. During a comprehensive eye exam, a doctor can screen for eye diseases, see early symptoms of possible illnesses and prescribe corrective eyewear if needed....
May is Vision Health Month
Unfortunately, one in seven Canadians will develop a serious eye disease in their lifetime, but the good news is that 75% of vision loss can be prevented or treated.1 Vision Health Month is observed in May to educate Canadians on the importance of vision health to...
The Best Glasses for Boating
Just because you need prescription eyeglasses doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy outdoor activities—you just need to make sure that you select the right glasses. With the abundance of water in Canada, many people spend their summers boating—so it’s important to choose...
High-Index Lenses for Strong Prescriptions
When choosing glasses, it’s not just about picking a frame that you like, you also have to take into account your prescription and what type of lenses are best for your needs. That’s why it’s extremely important to work with a licensed optometrist. For example, people...
Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays with Sunglasses
The days are longer and we’re enjoying a bit more sunshine. While that means we get to spend more time outside, it’s important to take some time to ensure you're protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. One of the biggest concerns with the sun and...
Tips to Choose the Perfect Frames
There a number of different frames available for prescriptions. Being able to choose the material, colour and shape provide almost limitless possibilities and with so much choice it can be overwhelming to find the perfect frames. That’s why Hakim Optical always has an...
Hakim Optical’s 2018 Spring Style Guide
We’ve endured a long and cold winter, but spring is finally in the air. As the temperature rises and we trade in coats and boots for flip-flops and sunglasses—it’s time to showcase our Spring 2018 frames!...
3 Reasons Why Buying Glasses Online is a Bad Idea
The Internet has become such an important part of our lives. From social media and staying connected to the ability to buy anything—and everything—online. However, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that it’s always a good idea. Over the last few years,...
Can You Wear Contacts if You Suffer From Allergies?
Spring is here, and Canadians are ready for the warmer temperatures and longer days. However, this time of year also marks the return of tree pollen, grass pollen and other irritants that can cause allergies. Many people have...
Importance of Properly Fitted Glasses
One of the biggest complaints from people who wear glasses is that they keep falling down. Usually, glasses that won’t stay on your face are a result of a poor fit and can be remedied fairly easily by a licensed optician. It’s extremely important to have properly...
New Lens Design Software — Digital Free-Form Technology
When it comes to lens production, there has been a continual evolution in technology. Digital free-form technology has changed the way that lenses are produced and the way that people can improve their vision. This technology is the most popular technology...
What are Photochromic Lenses?
When you shop for new glasses you have the opportunity to pick your frames and lenses—allowing you to make the perfect glasses for your needs and style. Many times, people spend the majority of time picking their frames and don’t give enough thought to the type of...
Suffering from Winter Dry Eyes? Try these Tips!
Winter in Canada can be harsh. You need extra layers of clothing to venture outside and the snow and ice can make it tricky to get around. In addition, the air can become extremely dry—causing a number of problems, from static and shocks to dry eyes. If you suffer...