Category: Dry Eye

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Why Do My Eyes Burn?

Posted on October 30, 2026 (October 30, 2026) by Dr. Kirsten Carmiencke Scott

Adult in a blue fleece sits on bleachers beside a soccer field, wiping one eye with a hand, looking upset. Trees and hills are in the background.

Your eyes usually burn because of dry eye disease, allergies, digital eye strain, or everyday irritants like smoke, chlorine, and contact lens habits. […]

What is OptiLight for Dry Eyes?

Posted on October 5, 2026 (October 5, 2026) by Dr. Kirsten Carmiencke Scott

Person in green sweater sitting on a couch, rubbing both eyes with hands, looking distressed.

OptiLight is a noninvasive, FDA-approved treatment that uses gentle pulses of light on the skin below your eyes to help manage dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). […]

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Posted on April 14, 2026 (April 14, 2026) by Dr. Kirsten Carmiencke Scott

A person in a yellow striped shirt sitting at a desk and rubbing her closed eyes to relieve dryness and blurry vision.

Yes, blurry vision is a common cause of dry and irritated eyes. […]