Why Did my Doctor Use Steri Strips on Top of my Upper Eyelid Stitches?

Dear Eyelid Surgery Patient from Missouri,
This question must be answered by your surgeon. Steristrips are placed over the incisions to reduce tension on the incision lines. I do not recommend my patients to put ointment on the steristrips.
 

Your surgeon can give you the exact reason steri-strips were placed on your eyelid sutures.  In general, steri-strips are used to hold skin edges together and reduce the tension, ie pulling apart, of the incision.  Differant surgeons have differant techniques to minimize scarring and this is one technique used.  Before placing anything on your steri-strips, check with your surgeon.