More Dry Eyes & Inflammation After Cataract Surgery....

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.

Thank you so much!

Yes, I already had dry eyes and now they are a bit worse after my cataract surgery. I need to get back to eye doctor….one of these days.

Restasis does cause blurry vision, but, only for about 10 min. I find all eye drops for inflammation & dry eyes cause that. I hope there will not be a recall on it here. The Ziidra (Sp?) does not work as well for me and burns for about 30 min and causes blurred vision too. I hope you can find an eye drops that works well for you. Restasis has served me well....I pray it continues. Prayers...

Because of my Allergic Contact Dermatitis, ACD, a form of eczema I must avoid ingredients I'm allergic to. For dry eyes I've tried all brands like Restasis, every over the counter and prescription product which should have been allergy free for me burned my eyes.
I make my own eye drops which I put in all the eye drop bottles I bought which burn my eyes. I only get a brief sting if the eye is very dry, it goes away immediately with no negative side effects.

Eye Drops-
1 cup boiled water
1 teaspoon salt
3-5 drops of glycerin
A cleaned and sterilized small funnel which can be inserted into the bottle opening. I have small sizes on Amazon.

Sterilize glass mason jar and lid to store extra product in the refrigerator
Rinse to clean empty eye drop containers
Boil water in glass measuring cup in the microwave and add salt, stir with clean utensil
Cool
Add 3-5 drops of glycerin adjusted to how moisturizing you want it to be, stir
Fill empty eyedrop containers funnel, no need to refrigerate
Keep multiple bottles handy around your home

Thanks for sharing...!!
Cheers to you for developing your own therapy!!
I'm experiencing the same experience of burning...

Were you ever patch tested for any specific ingredients/excipients in restasis or the other otc eye drops?

If you don't mind sharing - what was the ingredient(s) you were allergic to?

Thank you!!!

to @appreciateyourhelp - My 5 Day Patch Test Allergen's
Ethyl Cyanoacrylate-adhesives, and products like Scotch Guard, spray starch, caulk paint, nail polish.
Mercaptobenzothiazole, Mecapto Mix- rubber products, blended materials like- elastic, nylon, poly/cotton, memory foam, neoprene and hundreds more.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol- Preservatives- in most , makeup, grooming and cleaning products.
Trixocortol Privalate- Class A Corticosteroid with a crossover to Class B Corticosteroid (there are 5 classes of steroids, some are safe for me) - in anti-inflammatory injections and skin preparations, like cortisone.
Cinnamic Aldehyde- food, fragrance, personal care products, cleaning products, fungicide, insecticide

Blood Test for metals and bone cement results for allergens-
aluminum, nickle, cobalt, chromium, vanadium

Not tested for but have learned of Sulfa allergy because of reaction to sulfa based anti-biotics like Bactrim
I also get an immediate headache from smoke of any kind, diesel fumes and most perfumes.

Even after patch testing I find I react to products which should be free of my allergens. Either I wasn't tested for this contact allergen or my reaction takes longer than 5 days to appear. That said, I am living rash and itch free because of my testing and avoidance of positive contacts and caution with any new product. Make up and shoes are the hardest to replace. Of course I had to give up all elastics- my under ware looks like something women wore in the dark ages with drawstrings and lots of seams in a 100% cotton bra. Yet I have found make up safe for me, it's taken years and this year I finally found a liquid foundation I can use. My life is basically normal again.

WOW! I'm glad you did your research and got all the necessary allergy testing. You have a lot of things to avoid. You are one sensitive lady. I pray the changes made help you greatly!

Yeah, eyes drier after cataract surgery, but struggling with long Covid, so maybe not all resulting from the surgery? Eyes, nasal passages and mouth are also dry, so hard to know exactly where to place the blame.

I have tear duct plugs and frankly I can’t tell much difference.

I'm not complaining. My life is wonderful now. Living pain free is a blessing one should never take for granted and I never will again. What I hope to do is inspire others to keep researching and learning from others if your doctors can't help you, never give up. Several contributor's to this site and another site helped me greatly.