Ophthalmia nodosa

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Ophthalmia nodosa is a cutaneous condition characterized by inflammation of the eye due to lodging of (for example) caterpillar hairs in the conjunctiva, cornea, or iris.{{cite book |author=Rapini, Ronald P. |author2=Bolognia, Jean L. |author3=Jorizzo, Joseph L. |title=Dermatology: 2-Volume Set |publisher=Mosby |location=St. Louis |year=2007 |isbn=978-1-4160-2999-1 }}{{Cite web | url=http://www.answers.com/topic/ophthalmia-nodosa |title = Answers - the Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions| website=Answers.com }}