mtpeony, Do you feel like it is your intraocular lenses sense cataract surgery itself OR your eyes are just irritated? It sounds like he put the permanent ones in....they can be taken out if they do not work I was told. The temporary ones are harder to remove....I guess because they are made of collagen and not silicone. My cataract surgery went well. Weeks later I developed the grittiness, inflammation, tearing, eye pain, blurriness, extreme dry eyes....even when I closed my eyes they hurt. Yes, I used the Lotamax and the Systane eye ointment at night, Restasis twice a day and Systane eye drops all day long. My doctor said, lets try the plugs. They worked within hours. I'm wondering if there is some type of allergic reaction in your eyes or do you just have ultra sensitive eyes? Are your eyes blue? Blue eyes tend to be more sensitive. I pray for relief for you. I know how frustrating it is (with other health issues for me) not to have answers. I'm so sorry this is ongoing for you.

P.S. What did you find out? I care.