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Understanding Your Eyes & Vision

At McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates, our team is dedicated to helping educate others on the world of vision and eye care. Our blog is a collection of informative content on various eye care topics.

Can Eyesight Improve with Age?

Eye Care, Refractive Errors

Aging is a natural, beautiful part of life. However, it does come with some health concerns, especially regarding eyesight and our ability to perform daily activities like reading restaurant menus, driving, or seeing both ways when crossing the road. For most individuals, eyesight does not improve naturally with age. Instead, it generally begins to decline […]

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January 22, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Will a Humidifier Help with Dry Eyes?

Dry Eye, Eye Conditions

Dry, irritated eyes can make daily tasks more challenging, leaving many searching for some relief. While treatments like eye drops and in-office treatments exist, you may be able to treat mild dry eyes making changes to your environment. At McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates, a common question we hear is whether a humidifier can help with […]

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January 22, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Are Contacts Prescriptions and Glasses Prescriptions the Same?

Glasses & Contact Lenses

The short answer is no, contact lens and glasses prescriptions are not the same. While both kinds of prescriptions are designed to give you clear vision, they interact with your eyes differently. […]

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January 2, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley
A senior holds a mirror to see themselves in a new pair of eyeglasses when getting an updated prescription at the optometrist.

Aging is a natural, beautiful part of life. However, it does come with some health concerns, especially regarding eyesight and our ability to perform daily activities like reading restaurant menus, driving, or seeing both ways when crossing the road. For most individuals, eyesight does not improve naturally with age. Instead, it generally begins to decline […]

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A humidifier releasing mist on a white table beside a magazine in a minimalist living room with a black sofa and a potted plant in the background.

Dry, irritated eyes can make daily tasks more challenging, leaving many searching for some relief. While treatments like eye drops and in-office treatments exist, you may be able to treat mild dry eyes making changes to your environment. At McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates, a common question we hear is whether a humidifier can help with […]

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An optometrist wearing a white coat holds up a set of contacts in one hand and a pair of glasses in the other.

The short answer is no, contact lens and glasses prescriptions are not the same. While both kinds of prescriptions are designed to give you clear vision, they interact with your eyes differently. […]

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Will a Humidifier Help with Dry Eyes?

A humidifier releasing mist on a white table beside a magazine in a minimalist living room with a black sofa and a potted plant in the background.

Dry, irritated eyes can make daily tasks more challenging, leaving many searching for some relief. While treatments like eye drops and in-office treatments exist, you may be able to treat mild dry eyes making changes to your environment. At McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates, a common question we hear is whether a humidifier can help with […]

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How Often Should You Use Eye Drops for Dry Eyes?

A patient wearing all gray is applying eye drops.

It turns out that overusing eye drops can create a dependency. As a general rule:
Over-the-counter artificial tears can be used around 2 to 4 times a day.
Preservative-free artificial tears can be used as needed, upwards of 6 to 8 times a day.
Prescription eye drops should be used as advised by your optometrist, which is generally once or twice a day.
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Can Wearing the Wrong Prescription Glasses Damage Your Eyes?

A smiling child wears three pairs of eyeglasses on their head while holding a fourth pair at the optometrist.

It’s typical for vision changes to happen as you age. However, many people don’t realize that this means their prescription also needs to be updated. Wearing the wrong prescription glasses won’t permanently damage your eyes, but it can cause discomfort and vision issues such blurred vision, eyestrain, dizziness, and headaches. Many people try to make […]

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Can You Use Expired Eye Drops?

Woman tilting her head back while applying eye drops to her eye.

Eye drops are commonly used to treat a variety of eye issues, including dry eyes, allergies, and glaucoma. Eye drops provide relief and improve eye health by delivering moisture, reducing inflammation, or lowering intraocular pressure, depending on the specific condition being treated.  However, like all medications, eye drops have expiration dates, and using expired products […]

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What Is the Best Shape of Glasses for an Oval Face?

A woman with an oval face smiling in an optometry clinic while trying on a new pair of eyeglass frames.

A professional touch is key when updating your eyewear with new glasses. Your glasses don’t just let you see well—they should also help you look good!   If you have an oval face shape, you should look for a pair that adds lines to define your features. Rectangular frames, aviator shapes, and cat-eye glasses can add […]

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Wexford

We’re located on Brooktree Road in the Brooktree Center Office Park. If you have trouble finding us, please give us a call.

  • 1000 Brooktree Rd. Suite 300
  • Wexford, PA 15090

Closed for lunch 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm

Perrysville

Find us just off Perry Highway next to Allegheny North Veterinary Hospital. Please give us a call if you have any trouble locating our office.

  • 956 Perry Hwy.
  • Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Closed for lunch 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm

Gibsonia

Our practice is located just off William Flinn Highway. Give us a call if you have any problems finding us.

  • 5450 William Flinn Hwy.
  • Gibsonia, PA 15044

Closed for lunch 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm

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We carry a variety of fashion-forward brands, so you’re sure to find a pair of glasses that suit your style and vision needs. Once we determine your prescription, our friendly and knowledgeable opticians will help you find the perfect frames and fit for you.

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