ophthalmia nodosa
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Related to ophthalmia nodosa: ophthalmia neonatorum
oph·thal·mi·a no·do·sa
the presence of nodular swellings on the conjunctiva, caused by penetration of ocular tissues by the hairs of caterpillars.
Synonym(s): caterpillar-hair ophthalmia
ophthalmia nodosa
A granulomatous nodular inflammation of the conjunctiva after exposure to certain vegetables or animals, esp. the hair of caterpillars or tarantulas.
See also: ophthalmia