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South Korean man has 11 worms removed from his eyes after two months of discomfort

A 71-year-old man in South Korea had 11 living worms removed from his eyes after experiencing discomfort for two months. Doctors found that many of the worms were pregnant, and the man had developed redness and corneal erosion as a result.

In South Korea, a 71-year-old crop farmer sought medical attention after experiencing discomfort in his eyes for two months. Upon examination, doctors found 11 living roundworms in his eyes, with many being pregnant. The man had symptoms such as redness and blurred vision, and medical professionals extracted the worms using fine forceps. A case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine details the incident.

Key facts

  • A 71-year-old man in South Korea had 11 worms removed from his eyes.
  • He experienced discomfort for two months before seeking help.
  • Doctors found enlarged blood vessels and corneal erosion.
  • The worms measured between 11 and 22 mm in size.
  • The case was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out

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South Korean man has 11 worms removed from his eyes after two months of discomfort