Be Careful with Costume Contact Lenses for Halloween

In pursuit of the perfect Halloween costume, some people turn to decorative or costume contact lenses to change their eyes. Be aware that these unregulated lenses could jeopardize your vision and can cause eye injury. Hakim Optical wants to ensure that you protect...

5 Contact Lens Habits That Could Damage Your Vision

Many Canadians wear contact lenses to correct their vision due to their convenience. Advances in contact lenses have made them extremely safe to use; however, if you develop bad contact lens habits, you could be putting your vision at risk. The following are 5 ways...

Can You Wear Contacts and Play Sports?

YES! You can wear contacts while playing sports! There seems to be a lot of confusion about what the best type of eyewear to use during sports and physical activities. Glasses with plastic frames, protective prescription eyewear and contact lenses are all viable...

How to Survive Allergy Season with Contacts

Most people are excited to leave the snow and cold behind us for warmer weather and sunshine. However, springtime can bring a new set of headaches for contact lens wearers that suffer from seasonal allergies. As the pollen and ragweed counts increase, daily comfort...