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Purpose: Ocular dirofilariasis is an uncommon zoonotic infection that is usually associated with a carnivore host. In this case series and literature review, we investigate the clinical presentation, management, and histopathology of ocular dirofilariasis. Methods: = 3). A systematic PubMed search was conducted by two independent authors to identify published cases of ophthalmic dirofilariasis worldwide. Keywords were used to identify articles, and exclusion criteria were applied. Results: . All 3 patients were managed with curative surgical removal and recovered completely. Our review of the literature identified 540 published reports and 142 published reports with 186 cases that met the exclusion criteria. Conclusion: We present a case series and literature review of ocular dirofilariasis. Knowledge of the incidence, risk factors, prevention, and diagnosis of this unique parasitic infection will help in proper management and prevent further ocular complications.
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