Yesterday I had eyelid surgery to correct entropion.  Afterwards they gave me
some eye compresses which they told me to use several times a day for the next
few days.  They also gave me ointment for the eyelid.  

My problem regards the eye compresses which are a jelly-like substance which
fits the eyes very nicely.  However they came in a sealed plastic container
which stated that they were sterile until the package was opened.  The nurse
opened the package and took the things out and showed them to me then put them
back in.  Then of course they were no longer sterile.

I used them as compresses and blood from my sutures stained them.  I washed them
with soap and water and the bloodstains are still there.  I soaked them in
hydrogen peroxide and the stains are still there and they now have little
bubbles on them which go away when they dry out.  

They are labeled as Swiss Therapy Transdermal Eye Mask.  

They are very comfortable and are effective in reducing the swelling.  But I
wonder about using them because the ointment gets all over them and I don't know
whether they are appropriate to use.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thank you.

Ora