I had the right eye done in March and the left eye done in April. I was put on Lotamax for about 6 weeks beginning in May when all the issues started and now I am on Fluoromethiolone twice a day until I get my permanent plugs. Why did they put 4 in each eye? I only have 1 in each eye. I can see how that would be uncomfortable and I am sure you feel the plugs. They helped me right away and yes I am on the dissolvable collagen plugs and then the permanent silicone plugs will be inserted after the collagen plugs dissolve. Did you by chance have the multifocal intraocular lens inserted? I had the monovision for nearsightedness in one eye and the toric for astigmatism and nearsighteness in the other eye. I did not go with the multifocal lens as I was warned it could make dry eye worse and cause halos. I did well for about 6 weeks and then in May the dryness got worse and the inflammation. The present drops Fluoromethiolone twice a day and Restasis (I hope to be able to get off the Restasis when I get the permanent plugs) and I only use Systane drops twice a day versus 6-8 times a day are what I am using. My eyes no longer hurt. I wonder if your Opthamologist needs to do another type lens in your eye? I'm so sorry you are going through this. Praying for you.