title: External ophthalmomyiasis: a case report.
abstract: Many dipteran flies can cause ophthalmomyiasis, a potentially severe and vision threatening disease. We report a case of ophthalomyiasis caused by Oestrus ovis. Larvae of Oestrus ovis are confined to the surface of the eye and cause external ophthalmomyiasis. The presentation is similar to a viral conjunctivitis, with tearing, itching, hyperaemia and foreign body sensation. The disease is self-limiting and removal of the larvae is the most effective therapy. Identification of the species is important to estimate the risk of penetration of the globe.
authors.affiliation: University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Ophthalmology, Belgium. katrien.verstrynge@uzleuven.be
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Verstrynge
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Foets
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*