Does pink eye cause a kids eye to be swollen?

Depends. Pink eye is a generic term that can be applied to anything that triggers even minor pink conjunctiva. Some allergic forms rarely cause swelling while bacterial and some viral infections can cause significant swelling and drainage.

Watch for signs of drainage and loss of normal eye movement. If there is swelling, please follow up with your Pediatrician A virtual consult with Healthtap is available.