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.
More serious causes of eye redness include infections. Infections can occur in different structures of the eye and typically produce additional symptoms such as pain, discharge, or changes in your vision. Infections that can cause eye redness include: 1  inflammation of the follicles of the eyelashes (blepharitis).he most common causes of eye redness happen when the vessels on the surface of the eye become inflamed. Various irritants can cause this to occur including: 1  dry air. 2  exposure to the sun. 3  dust. 4  allergic reactions.