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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.

Does Myopia Improve With Age?

Myopia, Refractive Errors

If you or someone you care about has myopia, it’s only natural to wonder how this condition evolves over time and whether it can improve. Myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, affects millions worldwide and influences how one views everyday life—from navigating work tasks to enjoying recreational activities. Myopia is a progressive condition that doesn’t […]

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March 31, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

How to Tell If a Contact Lens Is Still in Your Eye?

Eye Care, Glasses & Contact Lenses

Wearing contact lenses can make life so much easier, but they occasionally bring their own set of challenges. One moment, you’re going about your day, and the next, you’re wondering whether your contact lens is still in your eye or if it fell out somewhere along the way. For most lens wearers, this is a […]

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March 31, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

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 […]

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March 27, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley
A person lowers their glasses and squints at their phone.

If you or someone you care about has myopia, it’s only natural to wonder how this condition evolves over time and whether it can improve. Myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, affects millions worldwide and influences how one views everyday life—from navigating work tasks to enjoying recreational activities. Myopia is a progressive condition that doesn’t […]

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Close up of a person's eye as they insert a contact lens.

Wearing contact lenses can make life so much easier, but they occasionally bring their own set of challenges. One moment, you’re going about your day, and the next, you’re wondering whether your contact lens is still in your eye or if it fell out somewhere along the way. For most lens wearers, this is a […]

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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 […]

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Does Myopia Improve With Age?

A person lowers their glasses and squints at their phone.

If you or someone you care about has myopia, it’s only natural to wonder how this condition evolves over time and whether it can improve. Myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, affects millions worldwide and influences how one views everyday life—from navigating work tasks to enjoying recreational activities. Myopia is a progressive condition that doesn’t […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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