Ultrasound biomicroscopy in the diagnosis and management of pars planitis caused by caterpillar hairs

Can Eyelashes Migrate?

“…In another case the eyelash remained dormant in the vitreous for 32 years [3]. It is known that tarantula [2] and caterpillar hairs [1] can penetrate the cornea or sclera and cause uveitis and retinitis. However, eyelashes have a different anatomy and the mechanism by which eyelashes can enter the eye without apparent trauma remains a mystery.…”

Focal cortical cataract due to caterpillar hair migration

“…Vitreoretinal damage has been rarely reported . These patients can develop persistent vitritis or retinochoroiditis.…”

Managing multiple caterpillar hair in the eye

“…[4] However, the number of hair localized by UBM maybe less in comparison to the actual found during surgery as more hair may migrate inside the eye till the surgery is planned. As in our case, we detected three hair on UBM, but we actually removed five hair during PPV.…”