Eye Health News
Pickleball and Racquet Sports Eye Safety: Protection You’ll Actually Wear
Pickleball is fun because it’s fast. That’s also why eye injuries can easily happen. The ball is...
The Best Reading Settings for Comfort (And Why Bigger Text Wins)
If you read on a phone, tablet, or e-reader, you’ve probably had the same experience: the first...
Beyond 20/20: Eye Tracking and Focusing Issues That Can Affect Kids’ Reading
A child can read the smallest line on the eye chart and still struggle through a page of homework....
The Real Difference Between E-Readers, Paper and Phones for Eye Strain
Most of us switch between paper, phones, and e-readers without thinking twice. A few pages on a...
Seeing Canada Clearly Since 1967: The Hakim Optical Story
For many Canadians, shopping at Hakim Optical is part of everyday life—whether it’s getting that...
5 Natural Ways to Help Improve Vision & Eye Health
Our eyes are essential for navigating the world around us. But unfortunately, many of us take our...
Why Do My Contacts Hurt?
Contact lenses are a popular choice for people who require vision correction, and for good reason....
6 Eye Care Myths & Mistakes You’re Making
There are a lot of eye care myths out there. If you mistakenly believe that any of these myths are...
Chalazion: What is it?
In a recent blog post, we talked about styes and what they are. While most people are likely...
Eye Care for Kids
Parents everywhere want their children to grow up healthy and happy. Part of that includes taking...
Presbyopia: What is It and What Causes It?
If you’re getting older or are above 40 and noticing that things are looking a little blurry - or...
Stye in My Eye: What is a Stye?
It looks like a boil or pimple and it’s super uncomfortable. We’re talking about styes. If you’ve...