title: External ophthalmomyiasis, a disease established in Hawaii.
abstract: External ophthalmomyiasis, usually caused by the sheep nasal bot fly, Oestrus ovis L., is characteristically a benign disorder in humans, but may rarely cause severe complications. It occurs on most of the inhabited Hawaiian islands, and is more common than indicated by previously published reports. A typical case is presented along with the fly's life cycle, clinical features, and management.
authors.affiliation: Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Hawaii 96792, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Yoshimoto
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Goff
mesh_terms: D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy