A Case of Larval Oriental Eye Worm, Thelazia callipaeda, Infection Overlooked in Routine Ophthalmic Practice.

, the oriental eyeworm, is a zoonotic parasite that primarily infects the eyes, causing symptoms such as foreign body sensation, tearing, and itching. It is transmitted by fruit flies like and commonly affects dogs and cats. This case report describes an 18-year-old woman who presented with complaints of "a worm in her left eye.