A Teen’s Blurry, Painful Vision

A 17-year-old boy presents with a 3-week history of decreased vision and Eye Pain. What could be the surprising cause found on slit lamp examination?

Intraocular parasite infection


A 17-year-old boy from rural Mexico presented to the hospital with a 3-week history of decreased visual acuity and pain in the right eye. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Intraocular parasite infection
Bacterial uveitis
Viral keratitis
Angle closure glaucoma
Optic neuritis

Intraocular parasite infection, Ophthalmology, Slit lamp examination, Trematode, Uveitis

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