Signs and Symptoms of Pinkeye
Conjunctivitis may occur in one or both eyes. Symptoms of pinkeye include the following:
- Excess tearing, mucus, and crusty eyelids, especially on waking up
- Feeling as though there are particles stuck in the eye
- Hazy vision (caused by mucus)
- Itchy, sore, and/or watery eyes
- Redness in the white part (sclera) of the eyes
- Swollen, red inner eyelids
Other symptoms (e.g., sore throat, ear pain, fever, rash, runny nose) may occur in children who have viral or bacterial conjunctivitis.
