title: Pediatric ocular phthiriasis infestation.
abstract: Although pubic lice infestation of ocular regions is relatively uncommon, the optometrist needs to be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of louse-infested patients. A case report of ocular phthiriasis is presented along with a discussion of its etiology, clinical diagnosis and management.
authors: VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV 25704.
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Kairys
authors: H J
authors: HJ
authors: Webster
authors: J E
authors: JE
authors: Terry
mesh_terms: D001762:Blepharitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000469:parasitology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000469:parasitology; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations