I have been using spectacles for 50 years. I have astigmatism, and that does not get better over time, though it has been stable for many years now. I also have had three attacks of Central Serous Retinopathy, so I regard the cost of glasses as one of those things. For the last fifteen years or so I have patronised SpecSavers, and found their service comprehensive and very helpful. They do all sorts of tests as well as the normal eye test, and keep a watching brief on my CSR condition, so I have a test each year.
Over ten years ago I tried some top of the range Varifocals, and could not get on with them. Walking on the pavement was really odd. I felt giddy with them. Not everyone can get on with Varfocals. I have used separate distance and reading glasses since failing with them, at least up until a month ago, where I had to get a combination set, using Bi-focals for use at work. I was able to ask for the reading sections of the lenses to be just where I need them to give the majority to distance. This works very well with easy use from the first day. I chose the best glass they offered, and the results are very light-weight and thin, compared to normal glass which I have in one set of readers!
I still use distance and readers for everything other than work though. I have about eight pairs of glasses dotted about, in case I mislay my best pairs. I have a colour coded idea for the cases. Blue for distance, green for readers, and black for Bi-focals.
My experience leads me to give high praise for SpecSavers, and that if advised that Varifocals may suit, certainly give them a try, but also consider that the best glass in Bi-focals can work very well, and may be easier to get used to.
Best wishes from George