Trichinellosis is the medical problem that is still actual in our country. The paper presents recent taxonomic data regarding Trichinella spp. as well as selected epidemiologic aspects. Pathomechanism of trichinellosis and the outline of clinical pathology are also discussed. The image of lesions involving organ of sight, diagnostic methods and treatment are described with details as well. The paper is highlighting the role of ophthalmologist in early diagnosis of trichinellosis.