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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.

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

Eye Exams, Myopia

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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June 19, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Best Eye Drops for Dry Contacts

Contact Lenses

Dry eyes and contact lenses don’t always get along. From screen time to dry air, even small daily habits can leave your eyes feeling irritated and your lenses uncomfortable. Good eye drops for dry contacts hydrate without disrupting your lenses, while offering fast relief and lasting comfort. Understanding what to look for in a product […]

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June 19, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Why Do Contact Lenses Make My Eyes Itchy?

Contact Lenses, Dry Eye

Itchy, irritated eyes can turn the convenience of contact lenses into a daily nuisance. From tear film disruption to trapped allergens, several factors can lead to that uncomfortable itch under your lenses.  Contact lenses often make your eyes itchy because they reduce oxygen flow, attract protein or pollen deposits, and can harbor bacteria when not […]

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May 26, 2025
Dr. Caitlin McCauley
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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An older person putting eye drops into his eye.

Dry eyes and contact lenses don’t always get along. From screen time to dry air, even small daily habits can leave your eyes feeling irritated and your lenses uncomfortable. Good eye drops for dry contacts hydrate without disrupting your lenses, while offering fast relief and lasting comfort. Understanding what to look for in a product […]

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A woman rubbing her eyes appearing to experience eye discomfort.

Itchy, irritated eyes can turn the convenience of contact lenses into a daily nuisance. From tear film disruption to trapped allergens, several factors can lead to that uncomfortable itch under your lenses.  Contact lenses often make your eyes itchy because they reduce oxygen flow, attract protein or pollen deposits, and can harbor bacteria when not […]

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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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  • 1000 Brooktree Rd. Suite 300
  • Wexford, PA 15090

Closed for lunch 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm

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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

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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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