Ophthalmomyiasis in humans
- Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2011 Jul-Dec;3(2):193-5. doi: 10.3126/nepjoph.v3i2.5277.
- 1. Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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.