Extremely dry eyes after cataract surgery and ECT

Anesthesia does not cause dry eyes.

Use warm compresses to soften the oil glands.

Make sure to use only preservative free Refresh eye drops at least two times daily in addition to your other eye drops.
My eyes bothered me before I switched to the preservative free.
I had itchy, sandy eyes and blurred vision.
Now using Preservative Free Refresh eye drops and my eyes have cleared up.
Best wishes to you.

After trying many eye drops, even prescription drops, I've found Sustain Complete PF the most effective. However, it really is a trial and error to find a fit for each individual. Definitely select a preservative free formula.

I’ve had dry eyes for as long as I can remember. I used to buy the biggest bottle of eye drops I could find just because of convenience. After cataract surgeries on both eyes and having multiple eye infections and dry eyes I learned that after opening any eye drop container the contamination begins. I found a product called “Thera Tears” in the tiny twist off disposable capsules. Now I can have a fresh application every few days and the eye irrations have virtually disappeared, Still have the dry eyes but the mutiple applications each day has been cut down to a morning and bedtime routine and I’ll take that as a win.

@schumacv That product is Systane Complete PF

@schumacv The ingredients for thera tears is Sodium carboxy-methylcellulose and for Systane Complete PF is Propylene Glycol. I'm not a pharmacist but they don't look the same, but I could be wrong. What I was getting at was the delivery of the product, presenting the eye with medicine by way of a brand new sterile tip delivering the contents every few days, instead of one that encloses the product in a non-sterile environment at room temperature for weeks or months depending on how many times a day you rehydrate.

@steve161 I believe Systane can be purchased with that same delivery method. The reason for my personal choice of the bottle is cost control. The tip is made in a way to prevent contamination. I've not experienced contamination issues after many refills. Your delivery choice is a valid one.

@schumacv , I have to admit you pointed out something I hadn't paid much attention to in the past, the price, so lets take a look. First I found you're right Systane does have a vial delivery system so I'll add that to the mix, for me that's a plus, and I also found that Wal-Mart and Amazon on the internet had very similar pricing, which makes this a much easier exercise. Note: the internet also said that on average it takes about .05mL of product per eye drop.
Wal-Mart/Amazon
thera tears - 30 vials=18mL/box $11.78 ÷ 18 = $.65/mL (about 360 drops)
Systane Comp PF - 30 vials=15mL/box $19.47 ÷ 15 = $1.30/mL (about 300 drops)
Systane Comp PF - bottle=10mL/box $17.98 ÷ 10 = $1.78/mL (about 200 drops)

OPH prescribed Cequa after cataract surgery a few months ago. It’s expensive but he enrolled me in a savings program.
I only need it once per day now, tube lasts several days, working well for me.