2021 Spring Style Guide

Heat Up Your Wardrobe With These Hot New Frames From Our Spring Style Guide! Spring has officially sprung, so it’s time to melt away the ice and snow from winter with a hot new pair of glasses from Hakim Optical! Check out some of our favourite new spring looks...

What are Trifocal Lenses?

As we age, so do our eyes! As they do, your corrective lens requirements can become increasingly unique. Most people have heard of bifocal lenses, but as many beyond the age of 40 understand, we develop varying levels of presbyopia and other age-related eye conditions...

Correcting Marks Left by Your Eyewear’s Nose Pads

Many people believe that the red marks left by their nose pads are just a normal part of wearing glasses, but the reality is that couldn’t be less true. Your glasses shouldn’t leave any marks on your face, and this guide will help you correct the marks left by your...

The Best and Worst Foods for Your Vision

Most of us grew up believing that if we ate carrots, we’d have good eyesight, and while carrots are good for your vision, they aren’t the only food that keeps your eyes healthy. We’ve broken down some of the best and worst foods and nutrients for your vision to help...

Tips for First Time Bifocal Glasses Wearers

As you age, so do your eyes, and one of the most common age-related vision conditions is called presbyopia. The condition is similar to farsightedness, but it requires you to wear bifocals in most cases. Making the change to bifocals can take some time to get used to,...

FAQ – What is Photokeratitis

These days most of us are aware of the damage the sun can do to our skin, but it can have an equally harmful effect on our eyes as well. Exposing your eyes to high levels of UV light without protection can cause what is known as photokeratitis, which is essentially a...