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Ophthalmomyiasis interna anterior in a cat: surgical resolution
Author(s) -
Stiles Jean,
Rankin Amy
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
veterinary ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.594
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1463-5224
pISSN - 1463-5216
DOI - 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2006.00461.x
Subject(s) - anterior uveitis , anatomy , medicine , uveitis , ophthalmology , surgery
A 4‐year‐old Domestic short‐haired cat was presented for severe anterior uveitis in the right eye associated with a Cuterebra spp. larva in the anterior chamber. This report describes successful surgical removal of the parasite with preservation of vision.