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Subretinal tracts in ophthalmomyiasis

J D Gass, R A Lewis

    Transactions. Section on Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
    |May 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Three cases of presumed human eye infestation by fly maggots (Diptera) were documented. Subretinal migration caused significant changes, yet patients experienced minimal visual loss, suggesting resilience to this rare condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Parasitology
    • Medical Entomology

    Background:

    • Ophthalmomyiasis, infestation of the eye by fly larvae, is a rare condition.
    • Subretinal ophthalmomyiasis involves larval migration within the eye's subretinal space.