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.
Even a small amount of inflammation of the cornea or the nearby tissues can cause a great deal of discomfort. Eye redness occurs when blood vessels in the conjunctivae (the thin, clear tissue layer covering the white of the eye) dilate. This is in response to infection, dryness, allergies, and other problems.