Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 4 , Pages 712-717 , April 2005

Visual acuity and contrast sensitivity comparison between Tecnis and AcrySof SA60AT intraocular lenses: A multicenter randomized study

,Accepted 26 August 2004.

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 Supported by a grant from Pharmacia/Pfizer Corp., Peapack, New Jersey.Dr. Piers is an employee of Pfizer Corporation, Groningen, The Nederlands. Dr. Bellucci has been a consultant to Pharmacia/Pfizer Corp., Peapack, New Jersey.

PII: S0886-3350(04)01133-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.08.049

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 4 , Pages 712-717 , April 2005

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