title: Extreme Ophthalmomyiasis externa with simultaneous facial and scalp involvement.
abstract: Ophthalmomyiasis is a rare entity seen mainly in immunocompromised host with neglected wounds under poor hygienic conditions.
  
  
  
  We report a case of extreme ophthalmomyiasis with extensive facial and scalp involvement in an old rural inhabitant following evisceration.
  
  
  
  Proper wound care and personal hygiene are of paramount importance for good wound healing.
authors.forename: Syed Wajahat Ali
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Rizvi
authors.forename: Sardar Mohd
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Akram
authors.forename: Humayoun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ashraf
authors.forename: Mohammed Azfar
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Siddiqui
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera; D017234:Eye Evisceration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007814:Larva; D009198:Myiasis / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000469:parasitology*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000469:parasitology