Ocular Larva Migrans

Ocular larva migrans is an uncommon condition in which larvae of certain parasites reach the eye and cause an inflammatory reaction. It can involve different ocular structures and, depending on its location and extent, affect vision partially or more broadly.

Frequent symptoms: redness, eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, a foreign-body sensation, and, in some cases, partial loss of vision or flashes of light.

When to see a doctor? Any persistent change in vision or eye discomfort without a clear cause warrants an evaluation, since the eye is a delicate organ.

Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who can examine the interior of the eye with the appropriate equipment and determine the source of the problem. Timely care is key to protecting vision when ocular larva migrans is suspected.