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Case Reports
. 2004:(294):67-71.

External ophthalmomyiasis: a case report

K Verstrynge  1 , B Foets
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  • PMID: 15682921
Case Reports

External ophthalmomyiasis: a case report

K Verstrynge et al. Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. 2004.

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  • Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. 2005;(295):67

Abstract

Many dipteran flies can cause ophthalmomyiasis, a potentially severe and vision threatening disease. We report a case of ophthalomyiasis caused by Oestrus ovis. Larvae of Oestrus ovis are confined to the surface of the eye and cause external ophthalmomyiasis. The presentation is similar to a viral conjunctivitis, with tearing, itching, hyperaemia and foreign body sensation. The disease is self-limiting and removal of the larvae is the most effective therapy. Identification of the species is important to estimate the risk of penetration of the globe.

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