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 health.   BLUEFLEX BLACKFLEX These...

Best Lens Coatings for Canadian Summers

Make the most out of your summer and be sure you have the right lens coatings on your glasses to enjoy the warmth, sunshine and fun summertime activities! UV ProtectionExposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays has been linked to cataracts, retinal damage and...

What Frame Brands are Available at Hakim Optical?

Hakim Optical has been serving Canadians for over 50 years and we’ve built our business by offering customers high-quality glasses and first-class service. One thing that our customers love about our store is that we offer such a wide variety of frame brands, lenses...

Best Place to Buy Non-Prescription Sunglasses

Hakim Optical has been providing quality prescription glasses and sunglasses to Canadians for over 50 years, but did you know we also carry a wide variety of non-prescription sunglasses? Just because you don’t need corrective eyewear doesn’t mean you should buy just...

Use Prescription Ski Goggles this Winter

Far too many skiers and snowboarders are unaware that you can buy prescription ski goggles, affording you protection from the snow, ice and cold without sacrificing your vision. Instead of trying to fit a pair of goggles over glasses or flying down the hill without...

Best Eyeglasses to Complement Face Shape

You have a number of choices when it comes to picking eyeglasses: colour, material and frame shape. For some people, it can be overwhelming to try and find the best frames because there are so many choices. Often, it’s best to start with frames that complement your...