Review Article

Ophthalmic Parasitosis: A Review Article

Table 7

Ocular parasitosis caused by ectoparasites (geographical distribution & ocular findings).

Disease/InfectionCausative agentGeographical distributionOcular findings

Myiasis
Larvae of flies Shepherding places Uveitis, lens dislocation and retinal detachment
Phthiriasis palpebrum
Phthirus pubis Cosmopolitan Crusting of the eyelid margins
Tick infestation Hard and soft ticksCosmopolitanStinging sensation