Dry eye is very common complication facedafter lasik which is caused by various causesmost of them due to the site, size and position ofthe cut others are due to the preoperativecondition and degree of corneal dryness.It is therefore, highly desirable to identify andmanage this condition since it may affect theoutcome of the operative procedure even after avery successful one.Choice and selection of the timing of theoperation and the type of microkeratome and thepostoperative tear supplementation is highlyneeded to combat this condition.