Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 32-39 , January 2008

Referrals to the Wills Eye Institute Cornea Service after laser in situ keratomileusis: Reasons for patient dissatisfaction

,Accepted 24 August 2007.

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PII: S0886-3350(07)01752-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.08.028

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 32-39 , January 2008

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