A Case of Thelazia Callipaeda Conjunctival Infestation

ABSTRACT

Thelaziasis in human is an oppotunistic infection.The worms usually lie in the conjunctival sac or in the lacrimal apparatus, causing foreign body sensation, tearing, conjunctival irritation and subconjunctival hemorrhage. Corneal abrasion and corneal opacity may develop.In most cases, patients find the worms themselves and visit the hospital. The authors experienced and confirmed a case of human subconjunctival infestation of 3 worms of Thelazia callipaeda in 6 months old infant in Kyungpook province.We report this case with literature review.