MYCOBACTERIUM ABSCESSUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS: TREATMENT DILEMMA AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract

In Brief Endophthalmitis caused by Mycobacterium abscessus is a rare but devastating condition associated with poor outcome of visual acuity. Mycobacterial infections have been shown to be very difficult to treat and require multiple vitrectomies and numerous intravitreal injections of antibiotics.