We All Got Pinkeye -- Dung Dang, Y'all

16. Its not Knocked up - I believe the movie is Superbad!

Posted at 7:29PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Margaret

17. Another page of wasted space, TMZ.

Posted at 2:28PM on Oct 11th 2007 by tRACY

18. the firs one to show signs of it is the one passing it around to the others so sounds like K-fed started this that goes to show he isn't fit to have the kids DCF makes notes on things like that i bet the court wouldn't have let him have them had they known about it before hand when he was wearing the eye patch. K-Fed is a sneak piece of crap

Posted at 2:07PM on Oct 11th 2007 by D2D

19. I hope they know that pink eye is HIGHLY contagious. Look out paparazzi.

Posted at 2:04PM on Oct 11th 2007 by mswings

20. Yeah, pink eye was the final gift Brit passed on before handing the kids over to Kevin.

Britney is a filthy whore.

Posted at 2:04PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Lysette

21. #5 if pink eye is caused by out dated eye make up than how come so many children get pink eye? I have never seen a five year old dressed in drag...have you? And I know my male friends who do not wear make up have had pink eye...can you explain Dr. #5?

Posted at 2:18PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Michelle

22. Pink eye is a common thing and is highly contagious. Most parents have caught it from their kids. I know I have! Whats the big deal these people are human still right?

Posted at 2:20PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Nancy

23. TMZ.. Your so retatrded so here is the low down on Pink Eye..


http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/conjunctivitis.html

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.

While pinkeye can sometimes be alarming because it may make the eyes extremely red and can spread rapidly, it's a fairly common condition and usually causes no long-term eye or vision damage. But if your child shows symptoms of pinkeye, it's important to see a doctor. Some kinds of pinkeye go away on their own, but other types require treatment.

Conjunctivitis can be caused by infections (such as bacteria and viruses), allergies, or substances that irritate the eyes.



Causes of Pinkeye
Pinkeye can be caused by many of the bacteria and viruses responsible for colds and other infections, — including ear infections, sinus infections, and sore throats — and by the same types of bacteria that cause the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Pinkeye also can be caused by allergies. These cases tend to happen more frequently among kids who also have other allergic conditions, such as hay fever. Some triggers of allergic conjunctivitis include grass, ragweed pollen, animal dander, and dust mites.

Sometimes a substance in the environment can irritate the eyes and cause pinkeye; for example, chemicals (such as chlorine and soaps) and air pollutants (such as smoke and fumes).


Symptoms of Pinkeye
The different types of pinkeye can have different symptoms. And symptoms can vary from child to child.

One of the most common symptoms is discomfort in the eye. A child may say that it feels like there's sand in the eye. Many kids have redness of the eye and inner eyelid, which is why conjunctivitis is often called pinkeye. It can also cause discharge from the eyes, which may cause the eyelids to stick together when the child awakens in the morning. Some kids have swollen eyelids or sensitivity to bright light.

In cases of allergic conjunctivitis, itchiness and tearing are common symptoms.



Contagiousness
Cases of pinkeye that are caused by bacteria and viruses are contagious. (Conjunctivitis caused by allergies or environmental irritants are not.)

A child can get pinkeye by touching an infected person or something an infected person has touched, such as a used tissue. In the summertime, pinkeye can spread when kids swim in contaminated water or share contaminated towels. It also can be spread through coughing and sneezing. Doctors usually recommend keeping kids diagnosed with contagious conjunctivitis out of school, day care, or summer camp for a short time.

Someone who has pinkeye in one eye can also inadvertently spread it to the other eye by touching the infected eye, then touching the other one.



Preventing Pinkeye
To prevent pinkeye caused by infections, teach kids to wash their hands often with warm water and soap. They also should not share eye drops, tissues, eye makeup, washcloths, towels, or pillowcases with other people.

Be sure to wash your own hands thoroughly after touching an infected child's eyes, and throw away items like gauze or cotton balls after they've been used. Wash towels and other linens that the child has used in hot water separately from the rest of the family's laundry to avoid contamination.

If you know your child is prone to allergic conjunctivitis, keep windows and doors closed on days when the pollen is heavy, and dust and vacuum frequently to limit allergy triggers in the home. Irritant conjunctivitis can only be prevented by avoiding the irritating causes.


Treating Pinkeye
Pinkeye caused by a virus usually goes away on its own without any treatment. If a doctor suspects that the pinkeye has been caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotic eye drops or ointment will be prescribed.

Sometimes it can be a challenge to get kids to tolerate eye drops several times a day. If you're having trouble, put the drops on the inner corner of your child's closed eye — when the child opens the eye, the medicine will flow into it. If you continue to have trouble with drops, ask the doctor about antibiotic ointment. It can be applied in a thin layer where the eyelids meet, and will melt and enter the eye.

If your child has allergic conjunctivitis, your doctor may prescribe anti-allergy medication, which comes in the form of pills, liquid, or eye drops.

Cool or warm compresses and acetaminophen or ibuprofen may make a child with pinkeye feel more comfortable. You can clean the edges of the infected eye carefully with warm water and gauze or cotton balls. This can also remove the crusts of dried discharge that may cause the eyelids to stick together first thing in the morning.



When to Call the Doctor
If you think your child has pinkeye, it's important to contact your doctor to try to determine what's causing it and how to treat it. Other serious eye conditions can mimic conjunctivitis, so a child who complains of severe pain, changes in eyesight, or sensitivity to light should be reexamined. If the pinkeye does not improve after 2 to 3 days of treatment, or after a week when left untreated, call your doctor.

If your child has pinkeye and starts to develop increased swelling, redness, and tenderness in the eyelids and around the eye, along with a fever, call your doctor. Those symptoms may mean the infection has started to spread beyond the conjunctiva and will require additional treatment.


Reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD
Date reviewed: January 2007

Posted at 2:21PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Dr.Mom

24. Now THAT'S funny! Way to go TMZ!

Posted at 3:43PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Slash

25. Oh. My. Dear. God.

TMZ said "dung dang".

Where's my throw rug. It's time for me to start chewing. My eyes are slap worn out from reading what appears to be the Hollywood version of hillbilly vernacular.

Posted at 2:34PM on Oct 11th 2007 by OCD #87

26. YOU THINK THAT'S FUNNY? TALK ABOUT IMPAIRED JUDGMENT! YOUR ATTEMPT AT HUMOR IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHY VAUDEVILLE IS DEAD-RUBBER CHICKEN, SELTZER BOTTLE, ET AL.

Posted at 2:24PM on Oct 11th 2007 by BURNS AND ALLEN YOU AIN'T

27. LMFAO at # 20

Posted at 2:27PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Michelle

28. So they all caught it from Britney. She sits in restaurant seats with no panties, scratches her cootchie, doesn't wash her hands, then touches her eyes and her babies' eyes. Eeewww!

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 11th 2007 by dl

29. Hallelujah, and praise the lord!!! My prayers have been answered! The Federlines will live.

Posted at 2:40PM on Oct 11th 2007 by the_degenerate_club

30. Once again trying to make something out of nothing.. shame on you TMZ

Posted at 2:39PM on Oct 11th 2007 by whatever