Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 17, 2026
08:53
Tick Artificial Membrane Feeding for Ixodes scapularis
Published on: November 30, 2022
Tick infestation on the lower eyelid: a case report
Vasilis Liolios1, Craig Goldsmith
1Hull Royal Infirmary NHS Trust, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ, UK.
Cases Journal
|January 12, 2010
Summary
A rare tick infestation of the lower eyelid occurred in a UK camper. Tick bites can cause Lyme disease, potentially affecting the eyes, though prophylactic treatment remains debated.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Lower eyelid tick infestation is an uncommon medical presentation.
- This case involves a 40-year-old Caucasian female with tick infestation after camping in Norfolk, UK.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of tick infestation of the lower eyelid.
- To highlight the potential ocular manifestations of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a single patient.
- Clinical presentation and patient history documented.
Main Results:
- Successful identification and management of tick infestation on the lower eyelid.
- Discussion of potential systemic implications, including Lyme disease.
Conclusions:
- Tick bites can lead to various diseases, including Lyme disease, which may have ocular effects.
- The necessity of prophylactic treatment post-tick bite requires further consideration and is currently debated.
Related Concept Videos
01:22Microbiome of the Eye
The human eye has a specialized microbiota that reflects its unique anatomical and immunological environment. This low-biomass microbial community predominantly colonizes the conjunctiva and eyelid margins, playing a vital role in ocular surface homeostasis and defense. Despite its proximity to the richly colonized facial skin, the ocular surface maintains a distinct microbial profile due to continuous mechanical and biochemical defense mechanisms.The conjunctival surface hosts fewer microbial...
01:26Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a severe tick-borne illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a Gram-negative, coccobacillary bacterium. This pathogen is an obligate intracellular parasite, requiring a host cell for replication. Transmission occurs through the bite of an infected tick. In the United States, the most important vectors are Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick) and Dermacentor andersoni (Rocky Mountain wood tick), though other tick species may also serve as vectors.