Atypical Mycobacterial Infection in Anophthalmic Sockets With Porous Orbital Implant Exposure

The most important underlying risk factor for atypical mycobacterial infection in the anophthalmic socket is thought to be peg- or MCP-related exposure of the porous orbital implant. Surgical removal of the infected orbital implant and long-term antibiotic medication are needed for treatment.