Do not Let Eye Worms dwell in Your Eyes

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Worms not only reside in the human digestive tract. Because the eye is also one of the favorite places for worms for nesting. Oh, do not let the worms residing in your eyes.

dr Gitalisa Andayani, SPM an eye specialist Eye Department of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia-RSCM Kirana, explained that generally the worm larvae can enter the eye through the bloodstream to the eye. "Yes it can but rarely, usually the larvae go through contact or through the bloodstream to the eye," said Dr. Gita.

Dr Gita also explained that the presence of worms in the eye can lead to blindness if left unchecked. Well, for the Dr. Gita advocated for keeping clean.

"Living with a clean, avoid direct contact with dirty or contaminated materials," said Gita. The presence of worms in the eye was also addressed by Dr. Thomas Ashley Mulamoottil.

Types of worms commonly found in the eye is Loa loa who originally found in Africa, but now has reached Asia due to be carried by flies mangroves. These flies that spread the worm eggs human body through small cuts.

When the parasite infects will arise Eye irritation, pain, and a swollen eyelid. Even if the worms die in the human body can lead to fatal consequences for polluting the blood.

Unfortunately, until now there is no specific vaccine for the Loa-loa filariasis. So, take care of personal and environmental hygiene to prevent the entry of worms into your eyes.