American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 130, Issue 3 , Pages 292-296 , September 2000

Phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens for the correction of anisometropia and treatment of amblyopia

  • David BenEzra, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to David BenEzra, MD, PhD, Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, PO Box 12000, Jerusalem 91120, Israel; fax: +972-2-6778-297
    • ,
  • Evelyne Cohen (CO)

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    • ,
  • Ilana Karshai (CO)

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel

,Accepted 8 March 2000.

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American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 130, Issue 3 , Pages 292-296 , September 2000

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