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Bilateral intraocular dirofilariasis, a rare parasitic eye infection, was diagnosed in a young woman. This case presents a live worm in the anterior eye segment and a cystic lesion on the optic disc.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ocular dirofilariasis typically manifests as external eye lesions, such as subconjunctival or eyelid nodules.
  • Intraocular involvement by Dirofilaria species is considered uncommon in parasitic ophthalmology.

Observation:

  • A young woman presented with an incidental finding of a live, motile worm within the anterior chamber of one eye.
  • The contralateral eye revealed a cystic lesion situated on the optic disc.

Findings:

  • This report details the first known instance of bilateral intraocular dirofilariasis.
  • The clinical presentation included distinct intraocular manifestations in both eyes.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of ocular dirofilariasis presentations.
  • Highlights the importance of considering parasitic etiologies in complex intraocular conditions, even bilaterally.