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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.

Nearsightedness vs Farsightedness: What’s the Difference?

Eye Care, Eye Exams

When you squint at road signs or hold your phone closer to read text, you might wonder what’s happening with your vision. These everyday struggles often point to common refractive errors that affect how your eyes focus light. Understanding these conditions is important for families seeking comprehensive eye care, especially when symptoms first appear.  The […]

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January 15, 2026
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?

Dry Eye, Eye Conditions

If your eyes feel dry and irritated and you notice tiny specks drifting across your vision. It’s natural to wonder if these two eye issues are connected.  While dry eyes don’t directly cause floaters, they can make existing floaters more noticeable by drawing your attention to disruptions in your vision.  At McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates, […]

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January 15, 2026
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

How Long Do Contact Lenses Last?

Glasses & Contact Lenses

You reach for your contact lens case and wonder if those lenses are still good to wear. Maybe you forgot when you first opened the package, or you’re curious about pushing the replacement schedule just a few more days. Contact lens lifespan depends entirely on the type you wear — daily disposables last just one […]

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January 7, 2026
Dr. Caitlin McCauley

When you squint at road signs or hold your phone closer to read text, you might wonder what’s happening with your vision. These everyday struggles often point to common refractive errors that affect how your eyes focus light. Understanding these conditions is important for families seeking comprehensive eye care, especially when symptoms first appear.  The […]

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If your eyes feel dry and irritated and you notice tiny specks drifting across your vision. It’s natural to wonder if these two eye issues are connected.  While dry eyes don’t directly cause floaters, they can make existing floaters more noticeable by drawing your attention to disruptions in your vision.  At McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates, […]

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A photo of the packaging of a one-day use soft contact lenses

You reach for your contact lens case and wonder if those lenses are still good to wear. Maybe you forgot when you first opened the package, or you’re curious about pushing the replacement schedule just a few more days. Contact lens lifespan depends entirely on the type you wear — daily disposables last just one […]

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Do Contact Lenses Expire?

Someone filling a contact lens case with contact lens solution

For 45 million Americans, contact lenses are the vision correction method of choice. There are many reasons for this. Some people appreciate the wider range of clear vision, while others like the ability to see better without affecting their appearance. Contact lenses are custom-fitted and come in different types designed for various vision needs. Whatever […]

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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?

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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?

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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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