Dr. RAHUL MISTRY

Dr.Nisha Ahuja

Abstract

Ophthalmomyiasis can have variable presentation depending on the type of fly, structures involved, and level of penetration. 16 year girl coming to opd presenting with redness, watering and foreign body sensation on both eyes on examination migrating larvae were found on conjunctiva and tarsal plate. The larvae were removed which was diagnosed as ophthalmomyiasis followed by removal of membrane from tarsal plate within one week follow-up. On subsequent follow-up patient was showing good result. Ocular myiasis is a rare disease that can lead to life threatening consequences, such as intracranial extension. Early management can stop its further involvement