In recent years, due to the continuous development of economy and society and the increasing social pressure, the incidence rate of mental disorders and dry eyes is increasing, which not only affects people’s physical and mental health, but also creates a certain burden on the social economy. A large number of studies have shown that mental disorder is significantly related to dry eye, and mental disorder is one of the independent risk factors of dry eye. However, in clinical work, the relationship between mental disorder and dry eye has not been paid attention in the past. This paper will start with the correlation between mental disorder and dry eye, explore the mediating effects, summarize the mental disorder factors that affect the separation of symptoms and signs of dry eye, and further advocate interdisciplinary comprehensive management to treat dry eye, form a correct perception of dry eye and reduce the level of pain and health anxiety, In order to provide a new perspective for clinical diagnosis and treatment of dry eye.