Blog Hero

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 Wearing Sunglasses Make You Dizzy?

Glasses & Contact Lenses

Sunglasses are more than just a stylish accessory; they’re a key tool for protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and reducing glare. However, for some, wearing sunglasses may lead to an unexpected and uncomfortable side effect—dizziness.   While wearing sunglasses can make you dizzy, the proper pair shouldn’t. Whether you’re looking for prescription sunglasses or […]

Read More…

March 27, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

Dry Eye, Eye Care

Dry eyes are an increasingly common issue in our modern world. Whether it’s from long hours spent on digital screens, environmental factors, or underlying health conditions, dry eyes are more widespread than we often realize. Although most cases of dry eyes won’t lead to blindness, untreated or chronic dry eyes can result in severe damage […]

Read More…

March 27, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

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 […]

Read More…

January 22, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley
A person wearing sunglasses clutches their head due to dizziness.

Sunglasses are more than just a stylish accessory; they’re a key tool for protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and reducing glare. However, for some, wearing sunglasses may lead to an unexpected and uncomfortable side effect—dizziness.   While wearing sunglasses can make you dizzy, the proper pair shouldn’t. Whether you’re looking for prescription sunglasses or […]

Read More…

A person pulls down their cheek to display their red eye from dryness.

Dry eyes are an increasingly common issue in our modern world. Whether it’s from long hours spent on digital screens, environmental factors, or underlying health conditions, dry eyes are more widespread than we often realize. Although most cases of dry eyes won’t lead to blindness, untreated or chronic dry eyes can result in severe damage […]

Read More…

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 […]

Read More…

Can Wearing Sunglasses Make You Dizzy?

A person wearing sunglasses clutches their head due to dizziness.

Sunglasses are more than just a stylish accessory; they’re a key tool for protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and reducing glare. However, for some, wearing sunglasses may lead to an unexpected and uncomfortable side effect—dizziness.   While wearing sunglasses can make you dizzy, the proper pair shouldn’t. Whether you’re looking for prescription sunglasses or […]

Read More…

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

A person pulls down their cheek to display their red eye from dryness.

Dry eyes are an increasingly common issue in our modern world. Whether it’s from long hours spent on digital screens, environmental factors, or underlying health conditions, dry eyes are more widespread than we often realize. Although most cases of dry eyes won’t lead to blindness, untreated or chronic dry eyes can result in severe damage […]

Read More…

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 […]

Read More…

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.
[…]

Read More…

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 […]

Read More…

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 […]

Read More…

Our Services

Testimonials

Our Locations

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

View Our Brands

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.

lamarca logo
faceface logo
Oliver Peoples logo
lafont logo
instagram facebook facebook2 pinterest twitter google-plus google linkedin2 yelp youtube phone location calendar share2 link star-full star star-half chevron-right chevron-left chevron-down chevron-up envelope fax