American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 133, Issue 2 , Pages 226-229 , February 2002

Correlation of vitreous attachment and foveal deformation in early macular hole states1

  • Richard F Spaide, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Richard F. Spaide, MD, LuEsther T. Mertz Retina Research Laboratory, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, 210 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021; fax: 212-628-0698 USA
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  • Doric Wong, MD

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  • Yale Fisher, MD

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  • Mauro Goldbaum, MD

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,Accepted 6 November 2001.

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American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 133, Issue 2 , Pages 226-229 , February 2002

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