title: [Ophthalmomyiasis externa].
abstract: Ophthalmomyiasis refers to infestation of the eye by fly larvae. Although rare, cases have been reported from all over the world. Patients with ophthalmomyiasis suffer from itching, foreign body sensation and epiphora. Ophthalmomyiasis is mostly caused by larvae of Oestrus ovis, the common sheep botfly. Larvae of Oestrus ovis are photophobic and hide in the upper and lower fornix. First line treatment consists of mechanical removal of the larvae.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland, regine.vogt@ukr.de.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vogt
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Holzmann
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jägle
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D005839:Gentamicins