Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 44, Issue 3 , Pages 215-225 , November 1999

Controversies in the Management of Open-Globe Injuries Involving the Posterior Segment

  • Robert A Mittra, MD

      Affiliations

    • Retina Associates of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, USA
    • ,
  • William F Mieler, MD

      Affiliations

    • Vitreoretinal Section, The Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI USA
    • The Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: William F. Mieler, MD, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, 6565 Fannin Street, NC-205, Houston, TX 77030. Telephone: (713) 798-7608. Fax: (713) 798-8739.

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