Diseases

Ocular parasites

Diseases Ocular parasites

Synonym(s) - Parasitic Diseases of the Eye

Definition: Disease of the EYE caused by the adult or larval form of protozoan or metazoan parasites. OCULAR TOXOPLASMOSIS is the best known. ACANTHAMOEBA KERATITIS is a rarer but well-known condition in contact lens wearers.

Hierarchical classification:

  • Parasitic diseases
  • Ocular parasites

See also:

  • Acanthamoeba keratitis
  • Ocular onchocerciasis
  • Ocular toxoplasmosis

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