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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.

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

How Long Are Eye Prescriptions Good For?

Eye Care, Eye Exams

You rely on your glasses or contacts to navigate your world every day, but have you considered the expiration date on your prescription? Like many things related to your health, an eye prescription has a limited lifespan. Understanding this validity period is an important part of maintaining clear vision and is a key reason for […]

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November 3, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

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

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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You rely on your glasses or contacts to navigate your world every day, but have you considered the expiration date on your prescription? Like many things related to your health, an eye prescription has a limited lifespan. Understanding this validity period is an important part of maintaining clear vision and is a key reason for […]

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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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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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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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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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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.

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