Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 10 , Pages 1849-1850 , October 2005

Cataract and refractive surgery: Reflecting on journal impact factors and influence

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.10.018

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 10 , Pages 1849-1850 , October 2005

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