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What happens if you get a tapeworm in your eye?

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Pork tapeworms in the eye can cause blindness. The worm's eggs can also infect the brain, where they grow into cysts. (A person does not need to have an eye infection with the parasite for it to infect the brain; it can infect the brain from elsewhere in the body.) 16 февр. 2018 г.


How do you know if you have tapeworms in your eyes?

the presence of floaters (small spots or lines) in your field of vision. sensitivity to light. crusting around the eyelids and eyelashes. redness and itching around the eye.

How do you get a tapeworm in your eye?

The worms are transmitted to eyes by flies. The flies ingest the worm larvae, then land on an animal's eyes, where the flies feed on tears and other secretions. During this process, the flies deposit the worm larvae into the eye, where they grow into adult worms.

How do you get rid of a worm in your eye?

If you have an eye worm, the worm can be surgically removed to provide immediate relief while your health care provider determines if it is safe to treat you with medication to kill the parasite. Removing the worm from your eye does not cure the infection, as the parasite is often found in other parts of your body.

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