sore eyes

See sore +‎ eyes.

• (Philippines) IPA^(key): /ˈsɔɹ ˌaɪs/

sore eyes (uncountable)

1. (Philippines, pathology) conjunctivitis; pinkeye
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sore,‎ eyes.

• Speakers in the Philippines usually regard or know that this condition is highly contagious or infectious, which means people might fearfully avoid those who say they have or are said to have "sore eyes", hence please do not confuse this with an eyesore.

• pinkeye
• sight for sore eyes
• eyesore