Pin-Site Myiasis Caused by Screwworm Fly in Nonhealed Wound, Colombia.

Pin-site myiasis is an underreported complication of surgical interventions. We present a case of myiasis caused by the New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in a pin site of a chronic nonhealed wound 12 years after the intervention. This infection apparently was the result of poor perfusion of the leg.

The Venezuela eye evaluation study.

Unlabelled: One-thousand-eighty-one rural and urban inhabitants of Venezuela were discovered to have good uncorrected visual acuity. This was especially noted among the males who were examined. More myopia was seen than previously reported, while earlier presbyopia was confirmed.

Long-term effect of laser treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration on choroidal hemodynamics.

Purpose: To determine whether laser treatment applied according to the complications of age-related macular degeneration prevention trial (CAPT) has an effect on the choroidal circulation.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Methods: This study included 30 CAPT patients with bilateral drusen.