Hi @covidstinks, I had cataract surgery a few years ago on both eyes and was fortunate to only have the dry eyes for a few weeks which was taken care of by using the different eye drops they sent home with me. Here's some information that may be helpful on the topic.

"Dry eyes after cataract surgery, especially SICS, are common because the surgery causes tear film instability, which may trigger symptoms."
--- Dry Eyes After Cataract Surgery: https://www.verywellhealth.com/dry-eyes-after-cataract-surgery-5210123.