Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Cysticercosis of eye
Serious
ICD-10: B69 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: आंख में फीताकृमि · தமிழ்: கண் நாடாப்புழு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಸಿಸ್ಟಿಸರ್ಕೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: కంటి సిస్టిసెర్కోసిస్ · বাংলা: চোখের সিস্টিসার্কোসিস · मराठी: डोळ्यातील सिस्टीसर्कोसिस · ગુજરાતી: આંખનો સિસ્ટિસરકોસિસ
About this condition
Cysticercosis of the eye occurs when tapeworm larvae infect the eye tissues, causing inflammation and vision problems. This happens when pork tapeworm eggs enter the body through contaminated food or water. Prompt treatment is essential to save vision and prevent permanent eye damage.
Common symptoms
blurred vision
eye pain
floating spots
vision loss
eye redness
light sensitivity
When to see a doctor: immediately to prevent vision loss
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | आंख में फीताकृमि · नेत्र सिस्टीसर्कोसिस · आंख में लार्वा · फीता कृमि संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கண் நாடாப்புழு · கண் சிஸ்டிசெர்கோசிஸ் · கண் புழு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಸಿಸ್ಟಿಸರ್ಕೋಸಿಸ್ · ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಹುಳು ಸೋಂಕು · ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಪರಾವಲಂಬಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కంటి సిస్టిసెర్కోసిస్ · కంటి పురుగు వ్యాధి · కంటి లార్వా |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চোখের সিস্টিসার্কোসিস · চোখের কৃমি সংক্রমণ · চোখের লার্ভা রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डोळ्यातील सिस्टीसर्कोसिस · डोळ्यातील किडा संसर्ग · डोळा जंतू संक्रमण |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | આંખનો સિસ્ટિસરકોસિસ · આંખમાં કૃમિ · આંખનો પરોપજીવી રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cysticercosis of eye?
blurred vision, eye pain, floating spots, vision loss, eye redness, light sensitivity.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately to prevent vision loss
Is Cysticercosis of eye common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cysticercosis of eye?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately to prevent vision loss.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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