eyeworms
Larvae in eyes
Eyeworms are parasitic nematodes that infest the eyes of mammals, including humans.
The most common species affecting humans is *Loa loa*, transmitted by deer flies in Central and West Africa.
Victims may see the worm moving across the surface of the eye: The doctor extracted a live eyeworm from beneath the conjunctiva.
Also called African eye worm.
Inflammation of eye lining
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
tearing · blurred vision · photophobia · discomfort · swelling · crawling sensation · pain · discharge
Threadlike parasitic worm
- helminthParasitic worm organism
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- parasitologyStudy of organisms exploiting others
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
life cycle · host · vector-borne · endoparasite · zoonosis · deerfly · transmission · infestation
Of hot, humid regions
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
- Central AfricaMiddle of the continent
- West AfricaContinent's western bulge
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
humid · equatorial · rural · endemic · river blindness · public health · sanitation · hygiene
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- diethylcarbamazineAntiparasitic for filarial worms
- surgical removalCutting out by operation
- extractionAct of removing
- ophthalmologistEye disease physician
diagnosis · biopsy · blood smear · medication · dosage · side effects · prognosis · follow-up
conjunctivitis
Inflammation of eye lining
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
redness · tearing · blurred vision · photophobia · discomfort · swelling · crawling sensation · pain · discharge · scarring
nematode
Threadlike parasitic worm
- helminthParasitic worm organism
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- parasitologyStudy of organisms exploiting others
larvae · life cycle · host · vector-borne · endoparasite · zoonosis · deerfly · transmission · infestation · migration
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
- Central AfricaMiddle of the continent
- West AfricaContinent's western bulge
rainforest · humid · equatorial · rural · endemic · river blindness · public health · sanitation · hygiene · at-risk populations
ivermectin
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- diethylcarbamazineAntiparasitic for filarial worms
- surgical removalCutting out by operation
- extractionAct of removing
ophthalmologist · diagnosis · biopsy · blood smear · medication · dosage · side effects · prognosis · follow-up · prevention
eyewormsintestinal parasites
Organisms infesting digestive tract
intestinal worms · tapeworms · hookworms · pinworms · whipworms
eyewormseyelash mites
Microscopic arachnids inhabiting follicles