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Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas

Insect blamed for mystery surge in 'life-changing' condition that alters eye colour

Doctors have blamed a tiny beetle for a mystery surge in a debilitating eye condition that can change the colour of pupils.

An increase in cases of seasonal corneal ulcer - also known as "Christmas eye" or "harvester’s eye" - has been reported by medics in the state of Victoria in Australia.

It is caused by orthoperus beetle, which is known to release a blistering agent into people's eyes.

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