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Case series of ocular ophthalmyiasis

Authors :
Gnana Jyothi C. Bada
D Apoorva
Salman S Gathinavar
Satish S Patil
Source :
TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, Vol 61, Iss 4, Pp 499-501 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2023.

Abstract

Ocular Ophthalmyiasis, a relatively rare condition, refers to the infestation of ocular and orbital tissues with fly larvae. It can be present in three forms, Ophthalmomyiasis externa being one of them. We present a case series of three cases of Ophthalmomyiasis externa, which presented with features of conjunctivitis. The larvae were removed mechanically and the patient was relieved of signs and symptoms on follow-up. Ophthalmomyiasis externa in human beings, commonly caused by Oestrus ovis is a rare entity in India.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25894528 and 25894536
Volume :
61
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.37ad1468b11c4cf595007efafa8be887
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/tjosr.tjosr_38_23