Conjuctivitis popularly known as the 'Pink eye' or 'apollo' as it is popularly called in Nigeria is an infection of the white part of the eye ball. This infection is most times caused by bacteria, viruses and allergies. The most common type is the viral infection. According to the University College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria, about 1.5 million cases of conjuctivitis are seen yearly. MODE OF SPREAD. Conjuctivitis can be extremely contagious and can be spread through the following ways; * Through skin to skin contact eg handshake with an infected person. * By touching a surface contaminated with secretions from an infected eye. *Almost all age groups can be affected by this ailment but the most vulnerable group are children between the age of 3-13years. * Though contagious it rarely damages the eye especially when treated on time. SYMPTOMS OF 'PINK EYE'. - Redness. - Thick yellowish discharge that c