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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.

Is Blepharitis Contagious?

Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Conditions

Waking up with red, scratchy, or crusty eyelids can be alarming, especially when you have a family to care for. You might worry about what’s causing the discomfort and, more importantly, if it can spread to your loved ones. This concern is common, especially when symptoms can mimic contagious conditions like pink eye. Being aware […]

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November 25, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Eye Care, Myopia

You’ve likely heard the terms nearsighted and farsighted, but they can be easy to mix up. Both are common vision conditions called refractive errors, which means your eye isn’t bending light correctly, leading to blurry vision, whether at close range or far away. An optometrist can often identify this kind of refractive error during an […]

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November 25, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Do I Need a Contact Eye Exam Every Year?

Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Exams

Contact lenses offer incredible freedom from glasses, providing clear vision for everything from reading a book to playing sports. But with this convenience comes a responsibility to care for your eye health. A common question we hear is whether a contact lens exam is truly necessary every single year. Because contact lenses are medical devices […]

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November 3, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Waking up with red, scratchy, or crusty eyelids can be alarming, especially when you have a family to care for. You might worry about what’s causing the discomfort and, more importantly, if it can spread to your loved ones. This concern is common, especially when symptoms can mimic contagious conditions like pink eye. Being aware […]

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You’ve likely heard the terms nearsighted and farsighted, but they can be easy to mix up. Both are common vision conditions called refractive errors, which means your eye isn’t bending light correctly, leading to blurry vision, whether at close range or far away. An optometrist can often identify this kind of refractive error during an […]

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Contact lenses offer incredible freedom from glasses, providing clear vision for everything from reading a book to playing sports. But with this convenience comes a responsibility to care for your eye health. A common question we hear is whether a contact lens exam is truly necessary every single year. Because contact lenses are medical devices […]

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Myopia vs Hyperopia vs Presbyopia: What’s the Difference?

An optometrist smiles while pointing to a vision chart as a child identifies the letters.

Blurry vision can sneak up on you. One day you’re squinting to read road signs, the next you are holding your phone at arm’s length. Whatever the activity, changes in vision can affect more than you expect. Myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia are three common causes of blurry vision. Each has different symptoms and differing treatments. […]

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Blepharitis vs Pink Eye: What’s The Difference?

Split image of a woman’s face showing a comparison between an eye with redness and irritation and a healthy, clear eye, highlighting the visible symptoms of eye inflammation.

Blepharitis and pink eye both cause red, irritated eyes, but they stem from different sources and require different treatments. Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins, while pink eye is an infection or irritation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane covering the white part of the eye. Although the symptoms can overlap like […]

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Best Contacts for Dry Eyes

An individual holds out a pair of contact lenses in each hand, just two of the many options available for those with dry eye.

Living with dry eyes can make wearing contact lenses frustrating. The discomfort, redness, and itchy sensations impact your vision and daily life. However, there’s good news if you regularly struggle with dry eyes and aren’t ready to give up on contacts. Thanks to technological advancements, many contact lenses, like soft contact lenses, daily disposable lenses, […]

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How to Unclog Meibomian Glands?

Against a pink background, a young adult smiles while cleaning their eyelids with a mild, hypoallergenic eyelid cleanser.

If you’ve been experiencing persistent dry, itchy, or irritated eyes, your meibomian glands might be to blame. These small yet vital oil glands are crucial in keeping your eyes comfortable and healthy. When they become clogged, they can lead to discomfort and even chronic dry eye issues.  While there are helpful at-home ways to unclog […]

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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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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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