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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Intacs Intracorneal Ring Segments Complications in Patients Suffering from Keratoconus

Ramez Barbara, Adel Barbara

Citation Information : Barbara R, Barbara A. Intacs Intracorneal Ring Segments Complications in Patients Suffering from Keratoconus. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2013; 2 (3):121-128.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1064

Published Online: 01-12-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


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Barbara A, Barbara R. Intacs Intracorneal Ring Segments Complications in Patients Suffering from Keratoconus. J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2013;2(3):121-128.


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