Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For A Black Stripe On The Sclera

Hi. This may sound strange, but I was looking in the mirror on sunday afternoon and I noticed a black vertical stripe, maybe 2mm long on the outside corner of the of the sclera of my left eye. It was only there for a second or 2, then it was almost like it dissolved , back into my eye. I ve been doing some research and I m starting to get really worried it might be Loiasis. I was planning to call my GP first thing in the morning, but do you think I need to go to A&E now? I m not sure of my e-mail password right now, but I m going to leave my fiance s e-mail address. Pls let me know what you think. Many Many Thanks, Carey Mansell x
posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014
Twitter Thu, 26 Jun 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 27 Jun 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
Hi
With all respect to your worry, it is unlikely to be ocular loiasis.
Usually it is common near dense forests of Africa.
The worm will be appearing as creeping under the superficial surface coat of the eye.
Usually associated with itching, redness, pain and or light sensitivity.
If it is there it should stay creeping at least for few minutes.
I know it's confirmation is difficult because adult worm is to be identified in smear. But the treatment is very easy.
DEC tabs and albendazole tabs may help.
At present , do not worry , just watch.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Helminthiases


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For A Black Stripe On The Sclera

Hi With all respect to your worry, it is unlikely to be ocular loiasis. Usually it is common near dense forests of Africa. The worm will be appearing as creeping under the superficial surface coat of the eye. Usually associated with itching, redness, pain and or light sensitivity. If it is there it should stay creeping at least for few minutes. I know it s confirmation is difficult because adult worm is to be identified in smear. But the treatment is very easy. DEC tabs and albendazole tabs may help. At present , do not worry , just watch.