MGD Dry Eye: Warm Compresses, In-Office Heat Treatments and What to Try Next dry eye · eye health · MGD · patient questions · Oct 30, 2026 Burning, gritty eyes as the heat comes on? Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is often the cause. Here's how to use warm compresses safely (even with keratoconus), when in-office heat treatment helps, and what comes next when nothing has worked.