Ectoparasite Presenting with Common Eye Condition.

Ectoparasites are the parasites that live primarily on the surface of the host. We report a case of a 40-year-old woman who phthiriasis palpebrarum, presented with signs and symptoms of a common eye condition blephero conjunctivitis. She was diagnosed to have phthiriasis palpebrarum. The infestation by this organism is regarded as a marker for other sexuallytransmitted disease (STD) infections like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes genitalis and trichomonas.

Case of Phthiriasis palpebrarum with blepheroconjunctivitis.

A 70-year-old woman came to ophthalmology outpatient department with complaints of repeated episodes of itching, redness and watering in both eyes of 3 months duration. She was treated with antibiotics elsewhere but had no improvement. Slit lamp examination showed lice and nits anchored to the eyelashes. Light microscopic examination of the matted eye lashes and crusts further helped in identification of the ectoparasites as Phthirus pubis (Pubic louse or Crab louse) with typical morphology.

Unusual Presentation of Blindness.

A 38-year-old male patient suffered significant bilateral visual loss by putting fingers in his eyes on and off in order to keep his eyes clean. He also used to bite his lips till they bled. Detailed report of the case with psychiatric management and ocular treatment is discussed herein.