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L McAnena¹, C Murphy, J O'Connor

¹Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH), Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. lmcanena@yahoo.co.uk

Irish Journal of Medical Science

|December 6, 2012

Summary

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Handling exotic pets like the Chilean Rose Tarantula can cause eye irritation from urticating hairs. Prompt treatment with steroid drops improved this boy's microscopic hair-induced corneal irritation.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Toxicology
Veterinary Medicine

Background:

A case report details an 11-year-old boy with a two-week history of eye irritation after handling a Chilean Rose Tarantula.
The incident occurred at an exotic pet exhibition, highlighting potential risks associated with handling unusual pets.

Observation:

Ocular examination revealed numerous microscopic urticating hairs embedded throughout the cornea.
The patient presented with a red and irritated right eye.

Findings:

The embedded corneal hairs caused significant ocular irritation and inflammation.
Treatment with topical steroid drops led to both subjective and objective improvement.

Implications:

Tarantulas possess urticating hairs as a defense mechanism, capable of causing severe ocular injury.
Ocular complications can range from conjunctivitis to severe forms of uveitis.
The increasing popularity of exotic pets necessitates emphasizing the importance of protective eyewear during handling.