Thelaziasis, also known as infection by thelazia, is related to conjunctivitis and acanthocephaliasis. An important gene associated with Thelaziasis is MT-CO1 (Mitochondrially Encoded Cytochrome C Oxidase I), and among its related pathways/superpathways is Respiratory electron transport, ATP synthesis by chemiosmotic coupling, and heat production by uncoupling proteins.. Affiliated tissues include eye.