Dry eye, also called dry eye syndrome, is one of the most common ocular conditions today. Dry eye problems arise when a person does not have enough tears, or the correct composition of tears, to properly lubricate the eye.ry Eye after LASIK. Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that can occur after undergoing LASIK, PRK, or other types of refractive surgery. Post-LASIK dry eye symptoms occur when the tear ducts do not produce enough tears to keep the eyes moist, lubricated, and protected from environmental factors.