10 Pink Eye Symptoms
10. Swollen Face
Pink eye can give the entire face a swollen appearance. In particular, the region in front of the ears and along the cheekbones are puffy are sore. This is because the body’s attempt to rid the eyes of infection includes sending lymphatic fluid to the facial area.
Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs containing lymphatic tissue and immune cells. They are located all over the body, positioned to fight nearby infections. When experiencing pink eye, the preauricular lymph nodes near the temples become activated and swell.
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