the tale of specialeyes began five years ago. rahim khimani had just graduated with his optician’s license. while looking for a job at other eyeglass stores, he noticed one thing…buying glasses wasn’t special. from D&G to Burberry, from Lenscrafters to Hakims, buying glasses was, well…it was so normal! after all, eyewear is an extension of you.  worn everyday, everywhere…glasses are an accessory to your personality. think elton john’s funky glasses, what about michael jordan and his special eyes?  you get the idea.  so, won’t you agree that the purchasing of eyewear should be special? rahim thought so… specialeyes was born.

\ spe·cial eyes \n. a premium vision boutique servicing the discerning eyewear needs of Toronto professionals v. to experience the pursuit of eyewear purchases that are tailored, memorable, and delightful a. professional, refreshing, dependable, mobileThe bottom line:The quality of frames and lenses are typically trumped by design. Consumers are currently encouraged to choose a label first, with regard to lens and material suitability later. An accessory that is worn everyday and is directly related to the health and well-being of an individual requires a higher level of understanding in the effects of different materials, types of lenses, and common risks and mitigants of choosing one pair over another.