Provided herein is a pad for treating the eye comprising a container having an impermeable outer membrane sized to fit generally within the peri-orbital region and sufficiently flexible to mold to the eye a first chemical in the container a second chemical in the container, the first and second chemicals selected to have an exothermic reaction for producing heat suitable for treating the eye, the exothermic reaction providing the suitable temperature for a period of time suitable for treating the eye. The container is covered with a soft, non-abrasive, lint-free material which may be presoaked in a pH controlled soap with or without an antibiotic. Other embodiments are also described.
