Stylish Glasses for Back-to-School

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part of gearing up for another school year is ensuring you have everything you need to be successful—which includes proper eyewear. Hakim Optical has a number of stylish glasses so you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for vision...

Best Lens Coatings for Canadian Summers

Make the most out of your summer and be sure you have the right lens coatings on your glasses to enjoy the warmth, sunshine and fun summertime activities! UV ProtectionExposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays has been linked to cataracts, retinal damage and...

What Frame Brands are Available at Hakim Optical?

Hakim Optical has been serving Canadians for over 50 years and we’ve built our business by offering customers high-quality glasses and first-class service. One thing that our customers love about our store is that we offer such a wide variety of frame brands, lenses...

Every Hakim Optical has an Optician In Store

An optician is a licensed professional that has the proper training to fit corrective eyewear such as glasses and contacts. It’s important to work with an optician when buying glasses because they’ll ensure frames are compatible with lenses and your face shape, will...

Tips for Dealing with Lost Glasses on Vacation

The best way to deal with lost glasses on vacation is to have prepared for the possibility before you left! Always pack an extra set of glasses, carry your prescription with you and pack a small eyeglass repair kit. It’s always best to travel with two pairs of...