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
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
