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External ophthalmomyiasis: A case report.

Mohammad Al-Amry¹, Fahad I Al-Saikhan², Saad Al-Dahmash³

¹Anterior Segment Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology : Official Journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society

|December 5, 2014

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Ophthalmomyiasis is an eye infestation by sheep nasal botfly larvae. Prompt removal and topical antibiotic-steroid treatment effectively resolved symptoms in a recent case.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Parasitology
Medical Entomology

Background:

Ophthalmomyiasis is an eye infestation caused by fly larvae.
The sheep nasal botfly, *Oestrus ovis*, is the most common culprit.
Infestations can cause significant ocular discomfort and irritation.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of human ocular ophthalmomyiasis.
To describe the clinical presentation and management of this condition.
To highlight the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

A case study of a 50-year-old male patient presenting with ocular symptoms.
Clinical examination and removal of foreign bodies (larvae) in the emergency room.
Laboratory identification of the causative agent (*Oestrus ovis*).

Keywords:

Conjunctivitis Oestrus ovis Ophthalmomyiasis

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Treatment with topical antibiotics and steroids.

Main Results:

The patient presented with foreign body sensation, redness, and tearing.
Larvae of *Oestrus ovis* were successfully removed.
Symptoms improved following topical combination therapy.

Conclusions:

Ophthalmomyiasis by *Oestrus ovis* can affect humans.
Early diagnosis and mechanical removal of larvae are crucial.
Topical antibiotic-steroid therapy aids in symptom resolution and prevents secondary infection.