title: Epidemiology and Current Treatment Trends in “ <i>Thelaziasis</i> ”
abstract: Thelaziasis is a parasitic disease caused by nematode worms of the Thelazia genus that inhabit the conjunctival sacs of various mammalian hosts, including humans. The disease is primarily reported in areas with high agricultural activity and close proximity to domestic animals. In humans, thelaziasis is a rare but emerging zoonotic disease with increasing incidence worldwide, particularly in Asia. The life cycle of Thelazia spp. involves adult worms residing in the conjunctival sac, where they m