Bot Fly Larvae

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    Bot Fly Larvae
    Photographer
    Daniela Bogenschutz, OSC; Retina Consultants of Carolina, P.A.
    Imaging device
    Fundus camera
    Topcon
    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.

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