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A 24-year-old male presented with a painful, progressively enlarging swelling in the right eye of a 2-week duration. Ocular examination revealed conjunctival congestion with a tense, tender swelling in the superonasal conjunctiva. Visual acuity remained unaffected, and no signs of trauma or systemic symptoms such as headache or seizures were noted. A biopsy after complete excision confirmed the diagnosis of cysticercosis. Postoperative treatment included albendazole and steroids. Follow-up after 1 month showed no recurrence or residual symptoms. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management of ocular cysticercosis to prevent complications.