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Ebenezer Owusu1, Rachel L Redfern1
1College of Optometry, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Abstract:
Ophthalmology could significantly benefit from the therapeutic potential of medicinal maggots, which have been extensively utilized in dermatology for wound healing and infection management. This article reviews the evidence supporting the potential translation of maggot excretions/secretions (ES) for treating ocular surface wounds and infections. It examines the challenges associated with treating ocular surface wounds and infections, the established role of medicinal maggots in chronic skin wound care, and the composition and biological properties of maggot ES. Furthermore, recent research on the impact of maggot ES on the ocular surface is highlighted, along with future research directions necessary to effectively harness its bioactive components for ocular surface-related treatments.
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