Sore Eyes: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with sore eyes?

Sore eyes may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition.

Ocular symptoms that may occur along with sore eyes

Sore eyes may accompany other symptoms affecting the ocular system including:

• Discharge from the eye
• Dry eyes
• Eye pain
• Itchy eyes
• Red, sore eyes (bloodshot eyes)
• Watery eyes

Other symptoms that may occur along with sore eyes

Sore eyes may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, cough, aches and pains)
• Headache
• Runny nose (nasal congestion)
• Sneezing

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

In some cases, sore eyes may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious condition which should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have sore eyes along with other serious symptoms including:

• Bleeding from the eyes
• Blurred or double vision
• Eyelids that are tight, swollen, and red or purple
• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Severe headache
• Sudden changes of vision, loss of vision, or eye pain
• Vomiting