Question 1

what happens to the body when parasites enter through eye or nose?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: If a parasite enters, then the body is infected with the parasite. What happens next depends entirely on the type of parasite and the state of the person's immune system. Are you having any particular symptom?

Question 2

can you tell me what occurs when parasites enter through eye or nose.?

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Parasite: That would depend on the parasite.   What type of exposure have you had?

Question 3

i'm curious what could happen when parasites enter through eye or nose?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Depending on his immune status, this could be a big issue.

Question 4

i have red and black veins in my eyes and black dots all over my body could it be parasites?

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Not likely : I would recommend that you see a family physician to check your body to evaluate the black bumps. As for you eyes, the red linear lines are blood vessels that should be there. The "black" veins may be just pigmentation around the vessels that can be a normal variant depending on your ethnicity. If you are concerned that they're new, bothering you, or changing, have an eye exam by an Eye MD.

Question 5

how can doctors test for parasites/worms in the eyes because i see worm shapes, have seen them for the past 5 years....started to think it was normal?

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Eye floaters?: It is very rare to have eye parasites and when people do vision is affected and other symptoms like eye redness are usually present.  If you have no other eye problems but see squiggly shapes or "worm" like shapes they may be eye floaters.  These are usually no problem; most people learn to ignore them.  Have your ophthalmologist check to insure there is not another problem.

Question 6

eyes were tired & itchy, suddenly it felt like something moved in my eye, like it squirmed for 2 seconds. no pain. eye drops helped. spasm? parasites?

Accepted Answer

Tired eyes: What you are describing sounds like eye fatigue and the movement was most likely a spasm. Make sure you get plenty of rest and avoid overuse of the computer. Lay down for a few minutes and apply a cold compress to your upper lids and try to relax

Question 7

should i be worried ? a bug or fly got into my eyes while walkin down the road . my eyes are slightly irritated but is it possible to get eye parasite? or its nothing to worry about ?

Accepted Answer

: It is incredibly unlikely that you will get a parasitic infection from the encounter you describe. More likely there is just some irritation. Use some artificial tears to lubricate the eye for a day or two. If it's not better, see an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

do you know of any eye parasite infections common in brazil?

Accepted Answer

None common: There are rare cases in brazil.Of eye infestation related to parasites entering the body. All nematodes and ascariasis infestations have had a few cases reported in the eye.  Onchocerciasis has been found in brazil.  And the famous chagas disease can affect the eye with swelling and vision disturbance (romanas sign).  All are rare and are an accident of infection elsewhere in the body.

Question 9

my cat scratched my eye in the bottom white part, it burns a bit and feels numb. what should i do im afraid i might develope parasites within my eye.?

Accepted Answer

Infection risk: Parasites are not likely but a bacterial infection is a risk.  You should see your physician or an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.  If you are having any vision changes or fevers then it would be best to be seen in an er right away.

Question 10

past 2yrs had foreign body sensation in both eyes, optician diagnosed dry eyes & drops. recently did a detox and the sensations went in days. is it likely l had some kind of parasites? what might this be?

Accepted Answer

: It is unlikely you had a parasite if the optician examined your eyes and did not see any. The optician is most likely right that you had dry eyes is the cause of the foreign body sensation in your eyes. It could be intermittent based on exposure and weather conditions. It may also depend on your level of hydration.

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I have red and black veins in my eyes and black dots all over my body could it be parasites?

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How can doctors test for parasites/worms in the eyes because i see worm shapes, have seen them for the past 5 years....started to think it was normal?

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Eyes were tired & itchy, suddenly it felt like something moved in my eye, like it squirmed for 2 seconds. no pain. eye drops helped. spasm? parasites?

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Should i be worried ? a bug or fly got into my eyes while walkin down the road . my eyes are slightly irritated but is it possible to get eye parasite? or its nothing to worry about ?

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Do you know of any eye parasite infections common in brazil?

A member asked:

My cat scratched my eye in the bottom white part, it burns a bit and feels numb. what should i do im afraid i might develope parasites within my eye.?

A member asked:

Past 2yrs had foreign body sensation in both eyes, optician diagnosed dry eyes & drops. recently did a detox and the sensations went in days. is it likely l had some kind of parasites? what might this be?

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