Ophthalmomyiasis is the infestation of the eye with fly larvae. is one of the most common causes of ophthalmomyiasis worldwide. Herein, we describe a case of external ophthalmomyiasis caused by in an 18-year-old female living in the city centre of Istanbul and who had no history of contact with any animal.
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