@article { author = {Shirzadeh, E.}, title = {Red Eye due to Leech in the Eye}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences}, volume = {30}, number = {4}, pages = {197-198}, year = {2005}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {0253-0716}, eissn = {1735-3688}, doi = {}, abstract = {A 65–yrs-old man referred for an ocular discomfort and red eye. The clinical diagnosis was leech in the left eye and its species confirmed as being Limnatis nilotica. Ocular leech infestation should be considered in patients with a history of swimming or washing their face in streams and lakes. Attention should also be given to ocular leech infestation in the differential diagnosis of ocular trauma with iris prolapse.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://ijms.sums.ac.ir/article_40094.html}, eprint = {https://ijms.sums.ac.ir/article_40094_c0a7dde9c72bf0fd409c64436fa99e66.pdf} }