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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.

Can Eyesight Improve with Age?

Eye Care, Refractive Errors

Aging is a natural, beautiful part of life. However, it does come with some health concerns, especially regarding eyesight and our ability to perform daily activities like reading restaurant menus, driving, or seeing both ways when crossing the road. For most individuals, eyesight does not improve naturally with age. Instead, it generally begins to decline […]

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January 22, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Will a Humidifier Help with Dry Eyes?

Dry Eye, Eye Conditions

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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January 22, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Are Contacts Prescriptions and Glasses Prescriptions the Same?

Glasses & Contact Lenses

The short answer is no, contact lens and glasses prescriptions are not the same. While both kinds of prescriptions are designed to give you clear vision, they interact with your eyes differently. […]

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January 2, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley
A senior holds a mirror to see themselves in a new pair of eyeglasses when getting an updated prescription at the optometrist.

Aging is a natural, beautiful part of life. However, it does come with some health concerns, especially regarding eyesight and our ability to perform daily activities like reading restaurant menus, driving, or seeing both ways when crossing the road. For most individuals, eyesight does not improve naturally with age. Instead, it generally begins to decline […]

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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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An optometrist wearing a white coat holds up a set of contacts in one hand and a pair of glasses in the other.

The short answer is no, contact lens and glasses prescriptions are not the same. While both kinds of prescriptions are designed to give you clear vision, they interact with your eyes differently. […]

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Eye Exams vs. Vision Tests: What’s The Difference?

A female optician is doing an acuity test on her male patient. An optician is pointing to a Snellen chart while the patient is calling out what is pointed on the Snellen chart

Eye exams and vision tests are vital for assessing your eye function and health. Sometimes, these can be confused for the same thing, but there are significant differences between them. An eye exam is a comprehensive evaluation of your vision and health conducted by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist). In comparison, a vision test […]

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What’s the Difference Between Myopia & Astigmatism?

A woman that is sitting in front of her computer is looking to close at the screen

Each person’s eyes are unique to their body. But even unique eyes must have certain similarities to see properly. Even slight changes to shape could lead to a prescription for near or farsightedness. These are typically referred to as refractive errors. The two refractive errors we are discussing today are myopia and astigmatism. These eye […]

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Nearsighted vs Farsighted Prescriptions: What’s the Difference?

A woman having difficulty reading a book

Nearsightedness and farsightedness are refractive errors that require glasses or contact lenses to correct your vision. Your eye doctor can provide a prescription for these conditions, but what’s the difference between them?  Continue reading to learn more about nearsightedness and farsightedness. What Is Nearsightedness?  Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common refractive error affecting about 40% […]

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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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