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Eye injury from tarantula

T L Waggoner1, J H Nishimoto, J Eng

  • 1Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton 92831-1699, USA.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|March 1, 1997
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Tarantula owners may face ocular injury from urticating hairs. Prompt examination and slit-lamp biomicroscopy are crucial for diagnosing and treating tarantula hair-induced ophthalmia nodosa.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Tarantulas are popular pets, but owners often underestimate the risk of ocular injury from urticating hairs.
  • Urticating hairs are barbed and located on the tarantula's abdomen, posing a threat to the eyes.

Observation:

  • A 22-year-old man presented with severe eye pain and redness after handling a tarantula.
  • Slit-lamp examination revealed numerous barbed tarantula hairs embedded in the cornea and conjunctiva.

Findings:

  • The patient's condition was diagnosed as ophthalmia nodosa, characterized by pain, conjunctival injection, and anterior chamber reaction.
  • Treatment with topical corticosteroids effectively resolved the patient's symptoms.

Implications:

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  • Ocular injury from tarantula urticating hairs requires prompt diagnosis through detailed history and slit-lamp biomicroscopy.
  • Awareness of this risk is essential for tarantula owners and healthcare providers.