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title: Woman found to have 10cm worm beneath conjunctiva
description: Discover the shocking story of a woman with a 10cm worm beneath her conjunctiva, symptoms, and medical insights in our latest blog post.
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# [Woman found to have 10cm worm beneath conjunctiva](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/woman-found-to-have-10cm-worm-beneath-conjunctiva)

 Written by [Vision Executives](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/author/vision-executives) | May 16, 2024 1:26:24 PM

🪱 Woman found to have 10cm worm beneath conjunctiva🪱

😲 In a shocking a rare case, a woman in her 30s from Karnataka, India, experienced redness, pain, and a foreign body sensation in her left eye. Upon visiting an ophthalmology clinic, she learned that these alarming symptoms were due to a 10cm “slender, whitish nematode” beneath her conjunctiva.

After a slit lamp examination revealed a worm-like mass beneath the superior bulbar conjunctiva, surgeons removed the worm under topical anaesthesia, using aseptic precautions. Microbiological tests identified the worm as a 10cm long Dirofilaria repens, a parasitic nematode typically found in animals like dogs but rarely un humans.

Thanks to prompt medical attention, the worm was successfully removed, and the patient is expected to make a full recovery. This rare care highlights the importance of seeking professional help for persistent eye discomfort and underscores the need for thorough medical examinations.

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