Pediatric ocular phthiriasis infestation.
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.
Kairys
D J
DJ
VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV 25704.
Webster
H J
HJ
Terry
J E
JE
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