Avoid the Big Eyes Mirage from Glasses

Snapchat filters with big eyes are fun, but with your glasses, not so much. A major concern people tend to have when purchasing a brand new pair of glasses is whether or not their new pair will appear to alter the size of their eyes. The appearance of small or big...

Glasses Slipping? Keep Them up With the Proper Fit

One of the most common inquiries we receive is about glasses slipping. Fit is one of the major concerns that people have when looking for vision correction. One of the most common fit issues we encounter is glasses slipping down customers’ noses. This can be a very...

How Glasses Work

It’s easy to take glasses for granted in Canada, there are optical stores around every corner and many companies offer coverage when you purchase a pair. We find that many customers that wear our products still want to know how glasses work. For a long period of time...

Give the Gift of Choice with a Hakim Optical Gift Card

Get your friends and family what they really want this year: Choice! That can be achieved with a Hakim Optical Gift Card. Even with those closest to you, it’s easy to know what item someone wants. Things get a little more difficult when stylistic or operational...

Are your glasses clean?

Cleaning your glasses is a never ending battle. It often seems like the moment you remove your glasses from their case, they’re covered in dirt. To be fair, it’s not the glasses fault. Especially during the spring there is dirt and dust floating around everywhere,...

Find the right eye drops for you

Eyes are one of the most important and sensitive parts of your body. Whether your eyes are dry, red, or even suffering from an infection, eye drops can be part of the solution. The first step is to find the right type of eye drops for your specific needs. Different...