Ophthalmomyiasis Externa and Importance of Risk Factors, Clinical Manifestations, and Diagnosis: Review of the Medical Literature [PDF]
Diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 2023 Objective: This review aims to describe and compare the risk factors, clinical course, diagnosis, and parasitologic features of external ophthalmomyiasis.
Reyna Sámano +2 more
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Human ophthalmomyiasis caused by Oestrus ovis in Bulgaria: Case Report [PDF]
Frontiers in OphthalmologyOphthalmomyiasis is an uncommon parasitic infestation of the human eye caused by dipteran larvae, most frequently Oestrus ovis. It is rarely reported in temperate countries such as Bulgaria. We present a case of external ophthalmomyiasis in a 35-year-old
Milena Atanasova Atanasova +3 more
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External ophthalmomyiasis: a case series and review of ophthalmomyiasis in Turkey
International Ophthalmology, 2016 Ophthalmomyiasis externa is the infestation of the superficial external ocular structures by fly larvae. This is a particularly rare condition, which has nevertheless been reported in several countries worldwide. It is common in sheep-farming areas, especially in Mediterranean countries.
Funda Sankur, Erhan Özyol
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“Pacman” invasion of the retina: Two cases of ophthalmomyiasis interna posterior [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2019 Purpose: To discuss two striking cases of ophthalmomyiasis interna posterior, in which the larval stage of a botfly is found in the posterior segment.
Omar S. Punjabi +3 more
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Ophthalmomyiasis Outbreak Caused by Oestrus ovis Infection, Algeria, 2025 [PDF]
Emerging Infectious DiseasesOphthalmomyiasis is a rare eye infestation caused by fly larvae and more often seen in rural areas. We report an outbreak of 17 patients in Algeria with ophthalmomyiasis after sheep exposure.
Yuyang Zeng +4 more
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Outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy in three cases of ophthalmomyiasis interna [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2022 Purpose: To report the outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy in three cases of ophthalmomyiasis interna. Observations: Case 1 is a 15-year-old male with a mobile lenticular gray-white larva in the vitreous. Case 2 is a 4-year-old female with a floating larva
Lukpan Orazbekov +2 more
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A case of facultative ophthalmomyiasis externa due to Calliphoridae and review of the literature [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2023 Purpose: To describe a case of bilateral facultative ophthalmomyiasis externa due to Calliphoridae in a 30-year-old male assault victim at a suburban hospital in New York and review the relevant literature.
Michael Wolek +6 more
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Ophthalmomyiasis Externa: A Case Report [PDF]
Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2020 Ophthalmomyiasis is the infestation of the eye with fly larvae. Oestrus ovis is one of the most common causes of ophthalmomyiasis worldwide. Herein, we describe a case of external ophthalmomyiasis caused by Oestrus ovis in an 18-year-old female living in
Merve Sena Kunduracı +3 more
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Ophthalmomyiasis Externa due to Oestrus ovis Larvae: A Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in Ophthalmology, 2022 A 23-year-old female presented with redness, itchiness, tearing, and foreign body sensation in her right eye after spending her holiday in Egypt. Slit lamp examination revealed about 15 mobile, whitish maggots that were microbiologically classified as ...
Jens Schrecker, Rebecca Ahnert
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Ophthalmomyiasis Externa in an Atypical Region [PDF]
Case Reports in Ophthalmological MedicineOphthalmomyiasis is a rare condition caused by the infestation of ocular or periocular tissues by fly larvae. It is typically reported in tropical regions, rural settings, or among individuals with animal exposure.
Alyssa Snyder +5 more
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