Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 45 , Pages S221-S226 , March 2001

Diagnosis of Dry Eye

  • Anthony J Bron, BSc, FRCOphth

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Professor Anthony J Bron, Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AW, UK

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