Title of article
External ophthalmomyiasis: A case report
Author/Authors
Al-Amry, Mohammad King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Anterior Segment Divison, Saudi Arabia , Al-Saikhan, Fahad I. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Pharmacy Services, Saudi Arabia , Al-Dahmash, Saad King Saud University - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia
From page
322
To page
324
Abstract
Ophthalmomyiasis is an infestation of the eye with larvae of most common sheep nasal botfly (Oestrus ovis). We describe a case of ophthalmomyiasis in a 50-year-old man who presented with ocular foreign body sensation, redness and tearing. The causative larvae were removed in the emergency room and sent to laboratory for identification. The patient symptoms improved after topical treatment with antibiotics–steroid combination therapy.
Keywords
Conjunctivitis , Ophthalmomyiasis , Oestrus ovis
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Record number
2679056
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