I had very dry eyes many years ago but they are now better.
At Mayo optical store they started eye goggles to wear. I think the name is EyeEco. You put your eye ointment on when you go to bed, then put the goggles on when you get into bed.
Within 3 to 4 months after I bought my first goggles I called the clinic. It said somethings wrong. My trifocals were blurry, and I couldn’t see with my glasses on. Upon an eye check, they told me I didn’t need my glasses anymore .
It has been over 20 years since I started this path and now I have glasses again.
But my eyes don’t hurt as bad and they do have moisture in them.
I wish you the very best.
Google EyeEco. You could also call him and they are very nice to work with