Abstrakt
Thelasiosis is a vector-borne disease caused by Thelazia callipaeda.
This eyeworm nematode was first described in the early 20th century in
Asia, but is now frequently reported from Europe. To date, thelaziosis
has been described in many European countries, including Poland. This
article aims to review key aspects of the epidemiology of T. callipaeda
and cases among dogs in Europe and emphasise the importance of
education and awareness among veterinarians (particularly
ophthalmologists) and owners in order to tackle this zoonosis.