Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Sheep botfly: ophthalmomyiasis externa.

J T Harvey

    Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'Ophtalmologie
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Sheep botfly (Oestrus ovis) conjunctival infestation, though rare in North America, can cause severe eye inflammation. This study details its clinical features and treatment in 30 patients, highlighting the presence of larvae and characteristic keratopathy.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Non-response bias in estimates of prevalence of club-based sport participation from an Australian national physical activity, recreation and sport survey.

    BMC public health·2018
    Same author

    The influence of a Healthy Welcoming Environment on participation in club sport by adolescent girls: a longitudinal study.

    BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation·2017
    Same author

    Trends in body image of adolescent females in metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions: a longitudinal study.

    BMC public health·2016
    Same author

    Population levels of sport participation: implications for sport policy.

    BMC public health·2016
    Same author

    The contribution of sport participation to overall health enhancing physical activity levels in Australia: a population-based study.

    BMC public health·2015
    Same author

    A comparison of rat SPECT images obtained using (99m)Tc derived from 99Mo produced by an electron accelerator with that from a reactor.

    Physics in medicine and biology·2013
    Same journal

    A yellow peri-limbal mass: lacrimal gland hamartoma with secondary corneal lipid keratopathy.

    Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie·2026
    Same journal

    Management of eyelid colobomas associated with FREM1-related disorder (Manitoba oculotrichoanal syndrome).

    Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie·2026
    Same journal

    Is ophthalmology a pain-free career? A systematic review and meta-analysis of musculoskeletal pain among ophthalmologists.

    Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie·2026
    Same journal

    Evaluation of the Deep Reality Viewer for teaching slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment and the optic nerve head.

    Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie·2026
    Same journal

    Sequential anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy associated with angioid streaks and sphenoid fibrous dysplasia.

    Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie·2026
    Same journal

    Comparative risk of glaucoma surgery in uveitis-associated versus primary open-angle glaucoma: a multicentre database study.

    Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Veterinary Entomology

    Background:

    • Sheep botfly (Oestrus ovis) conjunctival infestation is a recognized condition globally.
    • It is infrequently encountered in North America but prevalent in other regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical presentation and management of Oestrus ovis conjunctivitis.
    • To document the features of this infestation in a series of patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of 30 patients treated for Oestrus ovis conjunctivitis.
    • Clinical examination and conjunctival scrapings for analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Conjunctivitis ranged from mild to severe, mimicking pseudo-orbital cellulitis.
    • Key findings included pale conjunctival edema, superficial punctate keratopathy, and visible larvae.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Conjunctival scrapings showed a predominance of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Oestrus ovis conjunctivitis presents with specific ocular signs, including edema and keratopathy.
    • The presence of larvae in the conjunctival sac is diagnostic.
    • Prompt identification and treatment are crucial for managing this parasitic infestation.