Hakim Optical began more than 40 years ago with Mr. Hakim grinding lenses for the Canadian wholesale market. His craft was learned, as a youth, in his native Iran and honed, in subsequent years, grinding lenses in Germany and then camera lenses in Switzerland.Attracted by the excitement of retail opportunities, Mr. Hakim began to pass the great deals he gave to wholesalers on to the public.Today Hakim Optical serves the public with 157 outlets (including 137 one hour factory outlets) in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Manitoba.more...See more text
Staff were pushy to sell me specific brands but when I returned with problems from their recommendations, the staff were hostile and rude. They also refused to refund me and left me no choice but to replace items only from them. This was the most frustrating and infuriating experience I've had purchasing anything in my life. I would not recommend this location to anyone who expects decent customer service.
