The identification of the intraocular parasites in patients presenting with floaters is an important aspect of accurate diagnosis, determining the disease prognosis, and effective treatment of the patients. Here, we present a recent case of live motile worm causing floaters in a patient with normal systemic examination and absence of microfilaremia where unlike common clinical settings, no systemic therapy was required. Case Presentation A 53-year-old male presenting with sudden onset of floaters in the left eye for five days. The patient had no systemic history and a best‑corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes.

There were no vitritis, retinal, or choroidal lesions observed. The patient owned a pet cat, which probably was the source of infection. Investigations and findings Ocular adnexal examination – Normal Pupil examination – Both pupil round, normal reacting, no relative…