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Tick Infestation of Eyelid: Two Case Reports
Aslıhan Uzun1, Mustafa Gök1, Murat Doğan İşcanlı2
1Ordu University Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Ordu, Turkey.
Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 7, 2017
Summary
Tick infestation of the eyelid is rare but serious, potentially causing Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Prompt mechanical tick removal from the eyelid is a safe and effective treatment, preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Eyelid tick infestations are uncommon but pose risks, including potential transmission of serious diseases like Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing ocular tick infestations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two cases of tick infestation on the eyelid.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of mechanical tick extraction for eyelid infestations.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two patients with eyelid tick infestations.
- Description of the clinical presentation and management.
- Follow-up assessment for systemic disease and local sequelae.
Main Results:
- Two patients presented with tick infestation localized to the eyelid.
- Both patients underwent complete mechanical tick extraction using blunt forceps.
- Neither patient developed systemic illness or adverse outcomes post-extraction.
Conclusions:
- Mechanical removal of ticks from the eyelid is a safe and effective treatment.
- Prompt and complete extraction can prevent serious complications associated with tick-borne illnesses.
