How do i know if my dry eye after lasik is temporary or permanent?

Generally Temporary: Increased dry eye after lasik or refractive surgery is generally a temporary state lasting weeks to months. Often symptoms are improved and resolved within the first 6 months. With this in mind, often temporary punctal plugs (tear duct plugs) are used at the time of surgery to improve symptoms. These plugs will dissolve over time. If symptoms persist or seem severe, contact your ophthalmologist!

By time: If the dry eye is temporary it will go away in a short time period however if it is permanent it will remain or not completely abate after 6 months from the lasik procedure. Most often it improves. If it does not improve i certainly suggest seeing the ophthalmologist to undergo appropriate dry eye treatment.