Parasites discovered in man's eye

​A disgusting video has emerged from China of worm-like parasites swimming around inside a man's eye.

The footage, captured using a microscopic camera at a hospital in Chongqing on Wednesday, shows the organisms moving around on the surface of the eye - using their flagella to propel themselves along.

According to local reports, the man had previously been complaining of itchy eyes, and went to see a doctor - where the 'thelaziasis' parasites were discovered.

According to an article published in the Stanford University Press, the appearance of the parasites is very rare in humans, with most cases involving pets.

Thankfully, the parasites were successfully removed, with the patient suffering no further complications.