Neosporin is the brand name for a product produced by Johnson & Johnson that contains Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin Zinc. There is no exact date to when the antibacterial ointment was invented, but it was used as early as the 1950s.eosporin is for external use only and should not go near mucus membranes such as the eyes or mouth. Neosporin is not recommended for children under the age of two. There are no known side effects when using Neosporin, however users should immediately seek medical attention when experiencing hives, rashes, or itching.
Other potential causes of eye redness include: 1  Colds or allergies. 2  Acute glaucoma: A sudden increase in eye pressure that is extremely painful and causes serious visual problems. 3  This is a medical emergency.
1 Blepharitis: Inflammation or infection of the eyelid that causes irritation or pain. 2  Conjunctivitis (commonly called pink eye): Inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by allergies or infections (viral or bacterial); blood vessels in the conjunctiva become engorged, and the normally white part of the eye looks red. Symptoms include loss of vision and sometimes deep discomfort when looking from side to side. 2  Sinusitis: Infection in one of the sinus cavities, which can create pressure behind the eyes, causing eye pain on one or both sides.