Ophtalmomyiasis externa: a case report

Infestations of ocular tissues caused by myias larvae is called ophthalmomyiasis It’s commonly seen in warm climates and places where close contact to farm animals is possible. Twenty one years old male patient applied with complaint of redness and excessive lacrimation. During biomicroscopic examination a mobile larvae was seen in the inferior fornix. Ocular signs and symptoms diminished after removal of larva and irrigation followed by topical antibiotherapy. This rare case demonstrates that lack of sanitation may lead ophthalmomyiasis and that puts emphasis on the importance of preventive medicine once again.