Survey of Ophthalmology
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II. Advantages of Trabeculectomy with an Antimetabolite

  • Edward J Rockwood, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Edward J. Rockwood, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195 5024 USA

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Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 46, Issue 3 , Pages 276-279 , November 2001