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Ocular leech infestation in a child

T Alcelik1, O Cekic, Y Totan

  • 1Eye Clinic of Social Security Company, Ankara Hospital, Turkey.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1997
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This case report details a rare ocular leech infestation, Limnatis nilotica, successfully treated. Early diagnosis and intervention are key for managing this unusual form of ocular trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Ocular leech infestations are rare but significant causes of ocular trauma.
  • Patients may present with a foreign body sensation or visual disturbances.

Observation:

  • A case of ocular leech infestation by Limnatis nilotica is described.
  • The leech was identified via parasitologic examination after presentation with ocular symptoms.

Findings:

  • Successful extraction of the leech was performed.
  • Post-extraction treatment included topical antibiotics and cycloplegics.
  • The patient recovered with minimal residual subconjunctival hemorrhage and no corneal epithelial defect.

Implications:

  • Ocular leech infestation should be considered in patients with a history of swimming in natural water bodies.

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