Abstract
A case of destructive ocular myiasis in the right eye of an healthy and non-compromised host having poor personal hygiene. Mechanical removal and good local hygiene helped to heal the wound. The larvae isolated were found to be that of Chrysomyia bezziana (screwworm fly). Infestation of human eyes with larvae of flies (myiasis) has been reported. Serious consequences of destructive myiasis are seen in emaciated and diseased patients. Only one report of total destruction of the globe by maggots of Chrysomyia bezziana exists in the literature. Mechanical removal of maggots is an important step in the management of patients with myiasis.
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