Ocular parasitosis consistently perplexes ophthalmologists due to its varied and unpredictable presentations. The elusive nature of the disease ensures it remains concealed unless actively sought out through diligent examination.
Gnathostomiasis is a rare zoonotic infection in which humans are the paratenic host. Human gnathostomiasis is caused by ingestion of third-stage larva of the nematode, which may be found in raw or poorly cooked meat or in contaminated water. A live intraocular nematode is rare and mostly reported from Southeast Asian countries.
We are reporting a case of a live worm