Dark eye circles 👀🖤 can be tricky. Here’s the lowdown:
Loa loa filariasis or LOIASIS is caused by the loa loa nematode.
This loa loa is known as the African eye worm as it basically localizes in the conjunctiva.
It is caused by a bite from the deer flies or horse flies. When this parasitic flies bites it’s hosts, the larvae of this worms settle in blood and lymphatic system, lungs or underneath the skin. they can stay for as long as 15 – 17 years in the host body.
This condition is most common in people residing in rainforest Africa.
Signs and symptoms includes visible worm meandering within the conjunctiva, swollen skin, itching, et.c.
This condition is not sight threatening and can be treated with drugs like ivermectin and DEC.
This is an inflammation of the inner lining of the upper eyelid caused by use of contact lens. The lining of the upper eye lid appears like small bubbles or stones over the surface
The condition is caused usually by trauma, and or use of soft contact lens.
Signs and symptoms includes pain, watery eyes, foreign body sensation, itching, blurry vision, et.c
Treatment involves antihistamines, steroids and lubricants.
