Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 8 , Pages 1338-1342 , August 2009

Increased risk for flap dislocation with perioperative brimonidine use in femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis

Received 21 July 2008 ,Revised 26 February 2009 ,Accepted 12 March 2009.

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

PII: S0886-3350(09)00447-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.03.029

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 8 , Pages 1338-1342 , August 2009

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