Tips to Choose the Perfect Frames
There a number of different frames available for prescriptions. Being able to choose the material, colour and shape provide almost limitless possibilities and with so much choice it can be overwhelming to find the perfect frames. That’s why Hakim Optical always has an optician in-store to help you pick the perfect glasses for your needs. Read More...
Difference Between an Eye Exam and a Sight Test
Regardless of age, keeping up with overall eye health is extremely important. That’s why it’s critical to have a comprehensive annual eye exam. Many people mistakenly believe having their prescription updated with a sight test is the same as a yearly eye exam. Licensed optometrists check for overall eye health during eye exams while a Read More...
How to Survive Allergy Season with Contacts
Most people are excited to leave the snow and cold behind us for warmer weather and sunshine. However, springtime can bring a new set of headaches for contact lens wearers that suffer from seasonal allergies. As the pollen and ragweed counts increase, daily comfort can decrease. For those that wear contacts and suffer from allergy Read More...
Foggy Glasses? We Have Some Tips for You!
Foggy glasses are one of the biggest frustrations for eyeglass wearers. It happens often enough: maybe you stepped out of a warm home into the cold outdoors or you tried to enjoy a steaming mug of tea and were forced to cope with foggy lenses. Whatever you are doing, it can be aggravating and dangerous Read More...
New Year’s Resolution: Break These Glasses Handling Habits!
Glasses are an investment that can last many years. You devote a lot of time to find the perfect colour, shape and fit to compliment your lifestyle. This year, commit yourself to breaking any bad glasses handling habits that could damage your lenses and frames. Read More...
Protect Your Eyes This Winter
We tend to worry mostly about keeping warm when preparing for the long winter months ahead. But did you know that your eyes need to be protected too? Both the outdoor and indoor winter environments can irritate our eyes making them dry and even painful. As the icy temperatures approach, consider what you can do to Read More...
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Vision
One of the leading causes of blindness in Canadian adults is diabetes due to a lack of proper care and regular eye exams. Diabetes can affect your vision in a number of ways that range in severity but all require a visit to your eye doctor and proper treatment. Read More...
Why Do I Need Reading Glasses?
As we age, we start to notice certain changes in our bodies and the way we function, including difficulty in reading at a close proximity. We start holding objects farther and farther away so we can read small type clearly. This condition is called presbyopia, and usually begins to occur around the age of 40 Read More...