The symptoms of pink eye can be similar to other illnesses, like a cold or allergies: watery discharge, puffy or swollen eyes, irritation and light sensitivity. However, with pink eye, the symptoms start in one eye and spread to the other within a couple days due to cross contamination.

Can pink eye make you feel ill?

Adenovirus conjunctivitis: The most common type

The symptoms of adenovirus infection can resemble a cold or the flu and may include: Fever. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea.

Does pink eye make you tired?

The most common eye symptoms of viral conjunctivitis are pink, tired, watery, itchy, or sticky eyes along with head, eye, or body aches, and light sensitivity. Bacterial Conjunctivitis is one of the most common causes of pink eye in contact lens wearers and in children.