by hakimdev | May 3, 2017 | Information
There are three different types of professionals that are involved with your eye and vision health, and we often find that our customers are confused about the difference between optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists. This week, we take a look at how each...
by hakimdev | Apr 19, 2017 | Company History
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration – we’re putting the spotlight on some of our employees that have had a positive impact on Hakim Optical’s success! Jill Howie Manager and Optician 328 Speers Rd. Oakville, Ontario Worked at Hakim Optical for 27 years...
by hakimdev | Apr 12, 2017 | Information
For new contact lens wearers, it can take some time to learn how to put in and take out their lenses properly. However, once the skill is mastered, it becomes second nature. Developing healthy contact lens habits is just as important as learning how to put them in....
by hakimdev | Apr 5, 2017 | Company History
50 years ago, Sir Hakimi opened the first Hakim Optical retail location. In the 50 years since then, the Hakim brand has grown to over 160 retail locations and 120 one-hour labs across Canada. While we celebrate this amazing milestone, we are already looking to the...
by hakimdev | Mar 29, 2017 | Information
Last week we outlined the evolution of eyeglasses, and today we look at where the industry is heading. The future of eyewear is moving beyond prescription eyeglasses; the rapid increase in technological advancements fuses technology and eyewear to create innovative...