I would also check whether there is any ptosis or proptosis. My working list of differentials would be: Conjunctivitis (various potential aetiologies) Hordeolum (internal or external) Preseptal ...

Antibiotic ointments for the skin like Neosporin can be toxic to the eye, and should not be used to treat eye wounds or scratches. Neosporin, however, is available as an antibiotic eye ointment as ...