Yes, it may be. There is no doubt that the primary symptom of pink eye is a pink appearance and the different types of conjunctivitis(pink eyes) have seperated symptoms. If it is a viral conjunctivitis or allergic conjunctivitis, you will suffer watery, itchy eyes and become sensitive to light. A sticky, yellow or greenish-yellow discharge in the corner of the eye may always be associated with bacterial conjunctivitis. Well, above all are the main symptomes of three types of pink eyes. If you do not have red eyes, you need to consider your discomfort eyes of some more serious eye diseases as our eyes are an important indicator of our body. By the way, our innate and adaptive immune functions decline with aging or a bad cold. On safe side, it is wise to see a doctor.