Bot Fly Larvae

File number: 133136

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Appears in: Miscellaneous
Condition/keywords: Bot Fly Larvae
Photographer: Daniela Bogenschutz, OSC; Retina Consultants of Carolina, P.A.
Imaging device: Fundus camera
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Description: 57 year-old male referred for decreased vision from optometrist. His only complaint was floaters and the letters were moving on the screen. He had never been out of the country, but is a farmer. Upon examination, our retina specialist found a bot fly larvae with numerous tracks made in this patient's retina. Patient was treated with laser to kill the larvae which was successful and he has been monitored yearly.