By Dr. Eissa Hanna | Precise Sight Ophthalmology, Las Vegas
Living in Las Vegas means plenty of sunshine — but the same desert climate that makes our city beautiful can also take a toll on your eyes. Many patients notice red, gritty, or burning eyes, especially during the fall and winter months. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with dry eye disease made worse by our environment.
The Desert Effect on Your Eyes
Las Vegas is known for its low humidity, strong winds, and high temperatures. These factors cause the thin layer of tears that protects your eyes to evaporate faster than normal.
Over time, this can lead to:
- Burning or stinging sensations
- Light sensitivity
- Blurry or fluctuating vision
- Watery eyes (your eyes’ way of trying to compensate)
- A constant “something in my eye” feeling
Even indoors, air conditioning, heating, and screen time can dry out the surface of your eyes and worsen symptoms.
What’s Really Causing It
Dry eye isn’t just about lack of tears — it’s often due to inflammation or blocked oil glands in the eyelids (called the meibomian glands). When these glands don’t produce enough healthy oils, your tears evaporate too quickly.
That’s why standard artificial tears may only provide temporary relief.
How Dr. Hanna Treats Dry Eye at Precise Sight
At Precise Sight, we offer advanced technology to treat the root cause of dry eye — not just the symptoms.
“In Las Vegas, dry eye is incredibly common because of our climate,” says Dr. Eissa Hanna, ophthalmologist and dry eye specialist.
“We use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy to reduce inflammation and restore the natural function of the eyelid glands. Patients often feel real, lasting relief after a series of treatments.”
IPL therapy is a quick, in-office procedure that uses gentle light pulses on the skin around the eyes to:
- Reduce eyelid inflammation
- Unclog oil glands
- Improve tear film stability
- Decrease redness and irritation
Most patients describe the treatment as comfortable, and there’s no downtime — you can return to your regular activities right away.
Simple Ways to Protect Your Eyes Daily
Along with professional care, these simple habits can help:
- Use a humidifier at home or work
- Wear wraparound sunglasses outdoors to block wind and dust
- Take breaks from screens every 20 minutes
- Stay hydrated and eat foods rich in omega-3s
Don’t Let Dry Eyes Steal Your Comfort
If your eyes feel irritated or tired after a day in the Las Vegas air, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to live with it.