What is it?

An eye pad is a small patch that is worn in front of one eye. It may be a cloth patch attached around the head by an elastic band or by a string, an adhesive bandage, or a plastic device which is clipped to a pair of glasses

What is it used for?

The eye pad is suitable for minor eye injuries and provides initial protection from possible infection. If the patient has a serious eye injury or there is something embedded in the eye, medical advice should be sought urgently and eye dressing should not be applied. When applying an eye dressing it should not be applied too tightly and there should not be too much pressure on the eye socket.