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Bizarre! Doctors Pull Out 60 Live Worms From A Woman’s Eyes
Doctors in China pulled out 60 live worms from a woman’s eyes after she complained of constant itching. Doctors said the worms had been living in the space between her eyeballs and eyelids. Doctors said these were a type of roundworm – Filarioidea, which normally passes through fly bites, but the woman says she believes she caught them from larvae on infected cats or dogs. Read on to know how you can prevent such an infection.
Updated Dec 9, 2023 , 01:52 PM IST
Doctors said these were a type of roundworm – Filarioidea, which normally passes through fly bites(Pic: The Sun)
New Delhi: In a bizarre incident, doctors in China pulled out more than 60 live worms from a woman’s eyes after she complained of itching all the time.
According to news reports, the woman said she was constantly rubbing her eyes and saw a parasitic worm fall out. Later she went to see a doctor who discovered the parasites, with 40 live worms in her right and 10 in the right eye.
Doctors said the worms had been living in the space between her eyeballs and eyelids.
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Doctors said these were a type of roundworm – Filarioidea, which normally passes through fly bites, but the woman says she believes she caught them from larvae on infected cats or dogs.
She said they may have entered her eyes after she petted the animals, got the larvae on her hands, and then scratched her eye.
Some types of roundworms that live in the eye are known to cause blindness, but they are more commonly found in Africa rather than in China. The infestation of these parasitic worms causes conditions like gnathostomiasis, loiasis, onchocerciasis, toxocariasis, and ocular cysticercosis.
Signs and symptoms of eye parasites
According to experts, parasitic eye infections do not always cause symptoms, which makes them hard to recognize. However, when the symptoms occur, they include:
- Pain in the eyes
- Redness and inflammation
- Excessive production of tear
- Blurry vision
- Floaters or small spots
- Light sensitivity
- Crusting around the eyelids
- Excessive itching
- Retinal scarring
- Permanent loss of vision and blindness
Ways to prevent eye parasites
Even though experts believe it is extremely hard to avoid parasites, there are many things you can do to reduce the development of a parasitic infection in your eye. A few things you can practice as prevention are:
Practice good hygiene
Make sure to practice good hygiene and wash your hands properly with soap, especially before eating and working outdoors.
Cook food properly
Avoid eating raw and uncooked or undercooked food, especially if it is kept open. Make sure that all food is cooked to the proper internal temperature. If you are handling raw food, wear gloves and wash your hands afterward.
Prevent insect bites
Insect bites can have adverse reactions on your body and so, it is important to prevent bites. Apply an insecticide to exposed skin or wear protective clothing.
Properly care for contact lenses
If you wear contact lenses, do not clean or store them with tap water. Use only sterile products approved for cleaning contacts. When storing your contacts, replace the contact solution in the case every time.
Make sure to wash your hands before handling or applying contact lenses. You should also try to avoid wearing your contact lenses while sleeping, especially after swimming.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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