Tick infestation on the lower eyelid: A case report

Abstract

Background: The tick infestation of the lower lid is a quite rare condition. Case Presentation: We report a case of a 40 years old caucasian female who presented with the above condition after camping in the Norfolk area, UK. Conclusion: Tick bite can be responsible for many diseases the most common being Lyme disease which can affect the eyes in several ways. It is still debatable whether or not prophylactic treatment is needed after tick bite. © 2009 Liolios and Goldsmith; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.