Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ophthalmomyiasis interna anterior in a cat: surgical resolution.
- Journal:
- Veterinary ophthalmology
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Stiles, Jean & Rankin, Amy
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
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.
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