The woman underwent a deep rinse of her conjunctival sac and was given a new prescription for eye drops, according to the report. The worms did not return.

Good hygiene practices play a critical role in preventing conjunctival eye flu, also known as conjunctivitis or pink eye. This contagious condition can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens ...

The treatment is administered as 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 2 to 4 times daily. During the first 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased to 1 application every 4 hours.