EyeVerdict
Medical disclaimer

EyeVerdict is educational, not medical advice

EyeVerdict provides interactive decision tools and product information. It is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed eye-care professional. Our tools do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. If you experience sudden vision loss, eye pain with nausea, new flashes or floaters, or any of the urgent symptoms listed below, seek immediate medical care.

Last reviewed: July 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Brown, OD · Last reviewed July 2026

What EyeVerdict does

EyeVerdict provides three interactive decision tools — a progressive vs bifocal configurator, a reading-glasses strength estimator, and a dry-eye drops comparison engine — plus supporting educational content. All tools route quiz answers through documented, version-controlled rules reviewed by a licensed eye-care professional.

What EyeVerdict does not do

  • EyeVerdict does not diagnose any condition. Cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry-eye disease, and refractive errors require professional examination.
  • EyeVerdict does not issue prescriptions. The reading-glasses strength tool is an estimator only. Confirm strength with an eye exam before purchasing prescription lenses.
  • EyeVerdict does not treat or cure disease. Recommendations point to over-the-counter products and consumer eyewear, not to therapies for diagnosed conditions.
  • EyeVerdict does not evaluate prescription medications. We do not recommend, compare, or replace pharmacist or physician guidance on prescribed eye drops or oral medications.

Seek urgent care immediately if you experience:

  • Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes (partial or complete)
  • New flashes of light or floaters
  • A dark curtain or shadow across vision
  • Severe eye pain with nausea, vomiting, or halos around lights
  • Chemical splash or foreign object in the eye
  • Eye injury or blunt trauma
  • Sudden double vision (diplopia)
  • A painful red eye with sudden vision change

Any of these symptoms may indicate a sight-threatening emergency. Contact your ophthalmologist immediately or go to the emergency room. In the United States: call 911 or visit your nearest ER. In the United Kingdom: NHS 111 or A&E. In Australia: dial 000.

Limitations of estimators

The reading-glasses strength tool produces a diopter range estimate based on age and a self-reported arm’s-length test. It is calibrated against the AAO presbyopia age table. Individual variation, astigmatism, vergence deficits, and other refractive issues are not detected.

The dry-eye drops comparison surfaces over-the-counter products by composition and preservative status. It does not assess whether your dry-eye symptoms have an underlying cause that requires a clinician (Sjögren’s syndrome, meibomian gland dysfunction, contact-lens-related keratitis, medication side effects).

When to consult an eye-care professional

Consult a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist if:

  • Any of the urgent symptoms above are present.
  • Your vision has changed and you have not had an exam in the past 12 months.
  • You have or suspect AMD, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or any other diagnosed eye condition.
  • You have family history of AMD or glaucoma and have not been evaluated for risk.
  • Over-the-counter products have not relieved persistent dry-eye symptoms.
  • You wear contact lenses and experience redness, pain, or vision change.

Dietary supplements

EyeVerdict may reference dietary supplements (such as AREDS2 formulations or omega-3 products) in educational content. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Do not use supplements as a substitute for prescribed treatment, and disclose all supplement use to your prescribing physician — some interact with eye medications.

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