Ophthalmologists Remove Live Worm from Four‑Year‑Old’s Eye at KMC Manipal

A four‑year‑old girl was rushed to the Dr. D. D. N. Reddy Karnataka Medical College (KMC) in Manipal when her parents noticed a strange, wriggling object in her eye. Hospital ophthalmologists discovered that the child had a live worm inside the corneal surface and performed a delicate surgical removal under general anesthesia.

Ocular worm infestations, though rare, can be caused by accidental ingestion of parasite‑laden food or water and pose a serious threat to vision if not treated promptly. KMC’s eye team quickly isolated the worm, identified its species as a common tropical endoparasite, and removed it using fine microsurgical instruments, thereby averting potential scarring and blindness.

The surgery was a success, with the child's eye showing full recovery and no signs of inflammation or infection. Parents praised the medical team's swift response and expertise. Source: Google News – Manipal.