The eye is swollen and sore, because the cataract was so large. And I still have more surgery coming up in two weeks to remove the 'spot' on the left side of my nose. Not home free yet. I see the regular eye doctor tomorrow, and wait to hear from the surgeon on Friday. So no quilting....yet. Yes, the drops are going in as per instructions, and pasting the shield over the eye at night. And hoping....