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...
The Importance of Proper Reading Glasses

The Importance of Proper Reading Glasses

As we age, especially over the age of forty, the lenses in our eyes become more rigid, leading to difficulty seeing when transitioning between near and far vision. This causes your eyes to gradually lose the ability to see things clearly up close, resulting in...
Spring Style Guide 2022

Spring Style Guide 2022

Spring Has Sprung And So Have Hundreds Of Unique And Beautiful New Frames! Spring is finally here, and so many Canadians are eager to shed winter’s puffy coats and toques for flower prints and rainboots to express their favourite spring style!At Hakim Optical, we’re...