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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.

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

What is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Eye Diseases

Red, irritated eyes can be alarming—but not every red eye is pink eye. Because conjunctivitis shares symptoms like swelling, discharge, and discomfort with other conditions, it’s easy to misidentify what’s really going on without a comprehensive evaluation.  Conditions like allergies, dry eye disease, styes, blepharitis, and subconjunctival hemorrhages all mimic the signs of conjunctivitis. Each […]

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August 7, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

IPL Dry Eye Treatment Side Effects

Dry Eye

Dry eye treatment has come a long way, and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is one of the latest tools making a difference. But is it safe? IPL for dry eye can cause temporary redness, swelling, and light sensitivity, though serious side effects are rare when treatment is done properly. Originally used for skin care, […]

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July 28, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley
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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Close-up of a person’s eyes showing redness, a common symptom associated with pink eye or other eye conditions.

Red, irritated eyes can be alarming—but not every red eye is pink eye. Because conjunctivitis shares symptoms like swelling, discharge, and discomfort with other conditions, it’s easy to misidentify what’s really going on without a comprehensive evaluation.  Conditions like allergies, dry eye disease, styes, blepharitis, and subconjunctival hemorrhages all mimic the signs of conjunctivitis. Each […]

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A person lies on a treatment bed while a eye doctor places protective goggles over their eyes.

Dry eye treatment has come a long way, and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is one of the latest tools making a difference. But is it safe? IPL for dry eye can cause temporary redness, swelling, and light sensitivity, though serious side effects are rare when treatment is done properly. Originally used for skin care, […]

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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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What Causes Astigmatism to Worsen?

Young boy rubs at his eyes due to astigmatism fatigue.

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects many people worldwide. It occurs when the cornea or lens of the eye has an irregular shape, leading to blurred or distorted vision.  While astigmatism is a manageable condition, it can worsen over time for various reasons, including eye strain and fatigue, age, injuries to the eyes, […]

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What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?

A female optometrist at her desk examining a digital image of a male patient's retina.

Diabetes, a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population, isn’t just about blood sugar levels. This condition can impact your whole body, and the eyes are no exception to this. Diabetes increases the risk of eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy—especially if left unmanaged. This is why diabetic eye exams are […]

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Why Should I See an Optometrist for Dry Eye?

A young man takes off his glasses to rub his eyes to find relief from dry eye.

If you’ve ever felt a burning sensation in your eyes, like they’re extremely sensitive and extremely inflamed, you’ve likely experienced  dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that quickly leads to irritation and gritty feelings underneath the eyelid. It can have severe long-term implications for your vision if you aren’t careful. […]

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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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