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Case report: Head lice in the eyelashes
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2023 Purpose: Head lice infection of the eyelashes and adjacent eyelids is extremely rare. In this case report we present a child with head lice infection of the eyelashes.
Tingyu Qin +4 more
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Globalisation and Ocular Parasitic Infections: A Review of Recent Studies
Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2020 Ocular parasitic infections, which lead to significant morbidity and mortality in particular areas, have been shifting from endemic areas to other regions due to tourism, wars and migrations in recent years.
Nihal Doğan
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Treatment approach to corneal ulcer
TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, 2023 The cornea is the clear, anterior surface of the eye and is pivotal in maintaining vision. The article comprehensively reviews the diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic strategies for corneal ulcers, a potentially sight-threatening condition.
Madhuvanthi Mohan +3 more
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Histopathological findings and detection of parasites in the eyes of dogs infected naturally with Leishmania chagasi [PDF]
Ciência Rural, 2010 The objective of the present study was to investigate the histopathological alterations and detection of parasites that occur in the eyes of dogs naturally infected with Leishmania chagasi. The eyes of 25 dogs with a positive parasitological and serological exam for L. chagasi were submitted to routine ophthalmic examination.
Brito, Fábio Luiz da Cunha +6 more
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Characterization of the parasite-induced lesions in the posterior segment of the eye
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 Ocular lesions are frequently associated with different parasitic infections. The classes of infection include protozoa, nematodes, cestodes, and ectoparasites.
Nagwa Mostafa El-Sayed +1 more
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Phthiriasis palpebrarum, thelaziasis, and ophthalmomyiasis
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020 Introduction: Parasitic infections of the eye are a major cause of ocular-surface diseases globally. While most infections are treatable, parasites can cause varying levels of damage mostly due to late diagnosis or misdiagnosis as a result of doctors ...
Ban Luo +5 more
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Microorganisms and Common Ophthalmic Diseases [PDF]
, 2017 The human eye is in constant contact to environmental conditions that increase its likelihood in being exposed to a multitude of pathogens. Studies have revealed that the normal microbial flora found around the ocular area contribute to the well-being of
Su CW, Tighe S
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Clinical approach to corneal ulcers
TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, 2023 A corneal ulcer is a break or defect in the surface epithelium of the cornea, accompanied by tissue decay in the nearby area, leading to stromal necrosis. On a pathological level, there are swelling and an influx of cells in the affected region.
Madhuvanthi Mohan +3 more
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Anti-infective ophthalmic preparations in general practice
South African Family Practice, 2012 Ocular infections may be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic in aetiology. Pharmacological preparations are available to treat infections that are caused by these groups of organisms.
D. Smit
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Effectiveness of the spot-on combination of moxidectin and imidacloprid (Advocate®) in the treatment of ocular thelaziosis by Thelazia callipaeda in naturally infected cats [PDF]
, 2019 Background: The present study evaluated the therapeutic effectiveness of moxidectin 1.0% (w/v) and imidacloprid 10% (w/v) (Advocate® spot-on solution for cats, Bayer Animal Health) against natural infections with the eyeworm Thelazia callipaeda in cats ...
Capelli, G. +8 more
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