Eye Health News
How to Survive Allergy Season with Contacts
Most people are excited to leave the snow and cold behind us for warmer weather and sunshine....
3 Reasons to Avoid Cheap Glasses
In the last few years, a number of online retailers have appeared that advertise cheap glasses....
It’s Vision Health Month—Give Your Eyes a Checkup!
May is Vision Health Month, an initiative undertaken by CNIB, which helps the visually impaired in...
Optometrists, Opticians and Ophthalmologists
There are three different types of professionals that are involved with your eye and vision...
2017 Spring Style Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the weather finally starting to warm up, everyone is...
Employee Spotlight – Jill Howie
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration - we’re putting the spotlight on some of our employees...
Develop Healthy Contact Lens Habits!
For new contact lens wearers, it can take some time to learn how to put in and take out their...
Hakim Optical Celebrates 50 Years in Business
50 years ago, Sir Hakimi opened the first Hakim Optical retail location. In the 50 years since...
Beyond Prescription Eyeglasses — The Future of Eyewear
Last week we outlined the evolution of eyeglasses, and today we look at where the industry is...
The History of Eyeglasses
About 3/4 of Canadians require some type of vision correction. These days poor vision is usually...
The Connection Between Your Eye Strain and Headaches
Your eyes could have a lot to do with the headaches you’re experiencing. Whether they result from...
Choosing Reading Glasses, Bifocals or Progressives for Presbyopia
A natural part of the aging process is presbyopia — farsightedness resulting from a loss of...