Citation

Fraser SG, Dowd TC, Bosanquet RC. Eye 1994; 8(Pt 5): 596-598.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, Whipps Cross Hospital, London, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7835460

Abstract

Ophthalmia nodosa is a well-documented condition. We present a case in which a live caterpillar was rubbed into a patient's eye and, after relentless penetration of the hairs into the globe, vitrectomy was required. We discuss the differing clinical features of these injuries, the mode of penetration and the treatment options.

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