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Ophthalmomyiasis interna lentis.

N J McLane1, L J Howard

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, SC.

Southern Medical Journal
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
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Ophthalmomyiasis, an eye condition caused by fly larvae, was diagnosed in a woman with long-term decreased vision. The larval exoskeleton was found embedded in her eye

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Ophthalmomyiasis is an infestation of the eye by fly larvae.
  • This case presents a long-term manifestation of the condition.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old woman presented with decreased vision in her right eye, a condition present since age 11.
  • Retinal examination revealed findings consistent with ophthalmomyiasis.

Findings:

  • The larval exoskeleton of the ophthalmomyiasis-causing organism was identified, embedded temporally within the lens.
  • No significant changes were noted upon reexamination eight years later.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the chronic nature and potential for long-term ocular complications of ophthalmomyiasis.
  • Understanding the typical retinal findings is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of ocular parasitic infections.