Effect of leukemia inhibitory factor on corneal nerve regeneration of rabbit eyes after laser in situ keratomileusis

► Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) plays a great role in neurotrophy and in repairing peripheral nerve injury. ► We study the effect of leukemia inhibitory factor on corneal nerve regeneration in rabbit eyes after laser in situ keratomileusis. ► The number of regenerated nerve fibers in LIF group is higher than compared group. ► LIF effectively accelerates corneal nerve regeneration of rabbit eyes after LASIK surgery.