Worm invades man’s eyeball, leading doctors to suck out his eye jelly

In a bizarre medical case, a man in Mexico experienced a worm invasion in his eyeball, leading doctors to perform a procedure to remove the parasite. The article states that these types of parasites are typically found in the skin, but they can infect various parts of the body. The man sought medical attention after experiencing discomfort and vision problems in his eye. Upon examination, doctors discovered a worm living inside his eyeball. To remove the parasite, they had to suck out the man's "eye jelly," or the vitreous humor, a clear, jelly-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina. The procedure was successful, and the man's eye was saved. However, the article highlights the unusual nature of this case, as parasites invading the eyeball are relatively uncommon. It serves as a reminder of the potential risks and complications that can arise from certain types of parasitic infections.