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Eye Rubbing and Keratoconus: A Literature Review

Elizabeth Hawkes, Mayank A Nanavaty

Citation Information : Hawkes E, Nanavaty MA. Eye Rubbing and Keratoconus: A Literature Review. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2014; 3 (3):118-121.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1090

Published Online: 01-06-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


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Hawkes E, Nanavaty MA. Eye Rubbing and Keratoconus: A Literature Review. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2014;3(3):118-121.


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