title: Ophthalmomyiasis Externa: Case Report of the Clinicopathologic Features.
abstract: 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. Presented herein are the clinicopathologic features of ophthalmomyiasis externa which occurred in an adult patient. The patient responded well to treatment following thorough ophthalmological examination and prompt diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Anat Path, Histopathology Department, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
authors.forename: Sugeshnee
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pather
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences, Division of Ophthalmology, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
authors.forename: Louis M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Botha
authors.affiliation: Histopathology Department, School of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
authors.forename: Martin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hale
authors.affiliation: Histopathology Department, School of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
authors.forename: Shirely
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jena-Stuart
keywords: Myiasis; Oestrus ovis; Ophthalmomyiasis