·AIM:To study the methods of reducing dry eye after laser in situ keratomileusis(LASIK)in myopic eyes.METHODS:LASIK was performed in 1311 myopic eyes.The symptoms of dry eye preoperatively and 1 week,1 month,3 and 6 months after operation were observed,fluorescein staining(FL),Schirmer Ⅰ test,tear break-up time(BUT)were performed.RESULTS:Dry eye occurred at percentage of 45.0% 1 week,31.7% 1 month,15.1% 3 months and 4.1% 6 months after the operation for preoperative dry-eye group.For preoperative non-dry-eye group,the percentage was 32.8% 1 week,19.5% 1 month,8.1% 3 months and 1.9% 6 months after the operation.CONCLUSION:Dry eye can be prevented and treated effectively by preoperative screening and drug intervention.