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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 Health Insurance Cover Eye Exams?

Eye Exams, Vision Insurance

Navigating the world of insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to specific services like eye care. Many people wonder whether their standard health insurance policy will cover a routine eye exam or if they need a separate vision plan. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, because whether health insurance covers your eye exams […]

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September 8, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

MiSight Contact Lenses: How They Help Slow Myopia Progression

Children’s Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Myopia

Parents watch their children grow and change every day, but one change that’s becoming increasingly common and concerning is the development of myopia. If your child has recently been diagnosed with myopia, you’re not alone in wondering about the best ways to protect their vision for the future. MiSight contact lenses offer both vision correction […]

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September 8, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

OptiLight Treatment for Dry Eyes: What You Need to Know?

Dry Eye, IPL Therapy

Living with dry eyes can feel like a constant battle. From gritty, burning sensations to blurred vision and excess tearing, dry eye symptoms can disrupt your daily life and affect your overall well-being.  Thankfully, a new light-based treatment is offering targeted relief for patients looking for more than just temporary solutions. OptiLight treats dry eyes […]

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August 7, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley
An eye doctor helps their patient fill out paperwork for their vision insurance coverage.

Navigating the world of insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to specific services like eye care. Many people wonder whether their standard health insurance policy will cover a routine eye exam or if they need a separate vision plan. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, because whether health insurance covers your eye exams […]

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An eye doctor helps their young patient practice putting in their daily contact lenses.

Parents watch their children grow and change every day, but one change that’s becoming increasingly common and concerning is the development of myopia. If your child has recently been diagnosed with myopia, you’re not alone in wondering about the best ways to protect their vision for the future. MiSight contact lenses offer both vision correction […]

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Close-up of an eye with visible redness around the white (scleral) area.

Living with dry eyes can feel like a constant battle. From gritty, burning sensations to blurred vision and excess tearing, dry eye symptoms can disrupt your daily life and affect your overall well-being.  Thankfully, a new light-based treatment is offering targeted relief for patients looking for more than just temporary solutions. OptiLight treats dry eyes […]

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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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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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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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