Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 55, Issue 2 , Pages 174-182 , March 2010

The Optics of Aphakic and Pseudophakic Eyes in Childhood

  • Scott K. McClatchey, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: CAPT Scott K. McClatchey, MC, USN, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Ophthalmology Suite 202, 34520 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134-2202.
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  • Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, MD

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 The opinions expressed in this paper are solely those of the authors, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Defense, or the U.S. Government. The author reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article.

PII: S0039-6257(09)00161-1

doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2009.07.001

Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 55, Issue 2 , Pages 174-182 , March 2010

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