Interestingly, Xiidra no longer being recommended to me. No told that if I had stinging with Restasis it would be the same or worse with Xiidra which is fine with me. Will continue doing my usual regimen.
My only bit of advice to you, whatever artificial tear,or gel you buy, always best to go with a preservative free product. The preservatives often irritate the dry eye.

@krisjb1 the one thing I would say about Xiidra and Restasis is the benefit they provide in actually “correcting” (for lack of a better word) dry eyes. I used Xiidra for about 3 months and then could cut back to only once a day without the need to use any other drops. Unfortunately I became lazy and didn’t use for many months and had to start again with 2 applications a day and supplemental OTC preservative-free drops. Just thought I’d share that info.

I would recommend that you use only preservatives free drops and try pf pm ointment at night. My most recent eye doctor has prescribed The use of wearing a contact lens which is soft. It protects the Eye and has made my dry eyes dry I feel so much better. I do not need to use many drops during the day anymore.