Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 5 , Pages 846-855 , May 2009

Comparison of optical quality metrics to predict subjective quality of vision after laser in situ keratomileusis

Received 29 June 2008 ,Revised 25 November 2008 ,Accepted 30 December 2008.

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 No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.12.039

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 5 , Pages 846-855 , May 2009

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