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Ophthalmomyiasis in humans caused by <jats:italic>Oestrus ovis<\/jats:italic> is documented globally but is most prevalent in Mediterranean countries, highlighting the significance of this myiasis as a neglected disease.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec017\">\n<jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A thorough questionnaire covering frequency of disease occurrence, seasonal patterns, and management of <jats:italic>O. ovis<\/jats:italic> was forwarded to clinicians in Italy gathering data from 100 respondents across diverse regional and occupational backgrounds.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec018\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Majority of respondents were from endemic areas of the Southern Italy and main islands, like Sardinia (52%) and Sicily (42%), with 81% representing physicians. Notably, 31% of physicians reported treating ophthalmomyiasis cases, while 80% expressed interest in further information. Seasonal trends revealed a peak during summer (\u03c7\u00b2\u2009=\u200929.429, df\u2009=\u20094, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001), notably among outdoor workers in contact with farm animals (\u03c7 \u00b2\u2009=\u200918.059, df\u2009=\u20092, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Diagnosis relied on symptoms or parasite detection, with ocular regions being the most common site of infestation. <jats:italic>O. ovis<\/jats:italic> was identified in 13% of cases (\u03c7\u00b2\u2009=\u200920.368, df\u2009=\u20093, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05), with physicians emphasizing the importance of removing larvae painlessly to avoid complications. 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