What we won't recommend — and why.

We would not change

A dedicated computer pair

“Screens aren't a big enough part of your day to justify a pair of their own.”

When it says this: You use screens for under about three hours a day, with none of the tell-tale habits — lifting the chin, turning the head between screens, hunting for the clear bit.

We would not change

A dedicated work pair

“Screens are a big part of your day, but you haven't reported difficulty or the tell-tale habits — so there is no compelling reason to change this yet. Worth revisiting if that changes.”

When it says this: Screens are a big part of your day, but you have reported no difficulty and none of the habits.

We would not change

Separate reading glasses

“Your varifocals already carry your near vision and you have not reported reading difficulty — a separate reading pair would mostly duplicate what you have.”

When it says this: You wear varifocals and have not reported reading difficulty.

We would not change

Prescription sunglasses

“You're not outdoors much and bright light doesn't trouble you.”

When it says this: You told us you are not outdoors much and bright light does not trouble you.

We would not change

Sports lenses

“You play now and then rather than every week — sport-specific eyewear is not indicated.”

When it says this: You play now and then rather than weekly or a few times a month.

We would not change

A dedicated driving pair

“You drive relatively little and rarely after dark — no separate driving pair is indicated at this stage.”

When it says this: You drive relatively little, or without reporting particular difficulty, and rarely after dark.