Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 200-202 , February 2010

Repositioning free laser in situ keratomileusis flaps

Received 26 March 2009 ,Revised 8 September 2009 ,Accepted 19 September 2009.

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PII: S0886-3350(09)01093-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.09.028

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 200-202 , February 2010

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