Ophthalmomyiasis in humans

Authors

  • C Chakraborti Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • U Mukhopadhya Department of Ophthalmology, RIO, Kolkata
  • M Mondal Department of Ophthalmology, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital
  • D Giri Department of Ophthalmology, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital
  • M Khan IPGMER, Kolkata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i2.5277

Keywords:

Ophthalmomyiasis, Oestrous ovis, conjunctivitis

Abstract

Background: Ophthalmomyiasis in humans is a rare phenomenon.

Objectives: To create awareness among the ophthalmologists regarding larval conjunctivitis.

Cases: We report two cases of ophthalmomyiasis, which came to a tertiary care centre with features of unilateral acute catarrhal conjunctivitis.

Observations: Fly larvae were detected on slit-lamp examination and removed after immobilizing them with topical 4 % lignocaine. Topical antibiotics and steroid drops were prescribed for 2 weeks. The samples were identified as Oestrous ovis by the entomology department of the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata. The signs and symptoms regressed within 48 hours.

Conclusion: The ocular myiasis can manifest as a unilateral catarrhal conjunctivitis.

Key words: Ophthalmomyiasis, Oestrous ovis, conjunctivitis

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i2.5277

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2011; 3(2): 193-195

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Chakraborti, C., Mukhopadhya, U., Mondal, M., Giri, D., & Khan, M. (2011). Ophthalmomyiasis in humans. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 3(2), 193–195. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i2.5277

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