What are Photochromic Lenses?

When you shop for new glasses you have the opportunity to pick your frames and lenses—allowing you to make the perfect glasses for your needs and style. Many times, people spend the majority of time picking their frames and don’t give enough thought to the type of...

Suffering from Winter Dry Eyes? Try these Tips!

Winter in Canada can be harsh. You need extra layers of clothing to venture outside and the snow and ice can make it tricky to get around. In addition, the air can become extremely dry—causing a number of problems, from static and shocks to dry eyes. If you suffer...

Children’s Vision — Parent’s Guide to Eye Care

It can be hard keeping up with the all the responsibilities of being a parent. Sometimes, in all the hustle and bustle, eye care gets overlooked and your child’s vision isn’t made a high priority—especially if your child isn’t currently wearing glasses. However, it’s...

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...

4 Signs You Might Need Glasses

An eye exam is the only way to determine if your vision needs to be corrected with glasses or contacts. However, if you start to notice a change in your vision — and are experiencing the following symptoms — you should book an eye appointment as soon as possible, as...