I tried to wash it out with warm water, and then i used some eye ointment i had from the past from the vet.

we are going to the vet.

You must be careful not to use eye medications that contain steroids such as Dexamethesone or Hydrocortisone in eyes that may have a scratch on the cornea. You can actually do more harm than good. That's why the Veterinarian will stain the eye before prescribing drops or ointment for your dog. The dog can easily scratch the cornea from rubbing an irritated eye....I hope your puppy will be ok.

How is the puppy?

In the future just use Murphy's Oil soap or Dr. bronners Castile.