Ophthalmomyiasis can present as external, internal or orbital infestation. Oestrus ovis is the commonest cause of conjunctival myiasis. Myiasis is a disease usually caused due to poor hygiene and responds to removal of the larvae. We are reporting a case of conjunctival myiasis caused by Oestrus larvae in a medical college student with persistent symptoms after removal of the larvae. The symptoms resolved with ivermectin.
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