Y2K Era Glasses

Y2K Era Glasses

Ready or not, the early 2000s are back! Glitter, low-rise jeans, chunky highlights, and hot pink are making a resurgence in modern fashion and we couldn’t be more excited. As Hakim Optical has provided Canadians with fashionable glasses for over fifty-five years, we...
What Are Cataracts

What Are Cataracts

At Hakim Optical, we want to take the time to help educate Canadians about what exactly cataract awareness means. While we’re sure you’ve heard of cataracts, if you’ve never dealt with them personally, you may not know what they are and how they can affect your life....
First Time Wearing Contacts

First Time Wearing Contacts

Whether you’ve worn glasses all of your life or you’ve just learned that you need to begin wearing corrective lenses, choosing to wear contacts may be the right choice for you. Regardless of how much you want to wear contact lenses and regardless of how excited you...
How Do Mirrored Sunglasses Work?

How Do Mirrored Sunglasses Work?

Choosing the right pair of sunglasses can be a bit of a challenge due to the wide selection of styles, lenses, and lens coatings available. At Hakim Optical, one of our favourite choices is the classic mirrored sunglasses, not just because they look good, but because...