American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 136, Issue 4 , Pages 640-648 , October 2003

Management of ocular torsion and diplopia after macular translocation for age-related macular degeneration: prospective clinical study

  • Sharon F Freedman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Sharon F. Freedman MD, Duke University Eye Center, Box 3802, Durham, NC 27710, USA; fax: (919) 684-6096
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  • Sandra Holgado, MD, CO

      Affiliations

    • Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
    • ,
  • Laura B Enyedi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
    • ,
  • Cynthia A Toth, MD

      Affiliations

    • Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA

,Accepted 26 March 2003.

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☆ InternetAdvance publication at ajo.com April 29, 2003.Presented in part at the 29th AAPOS Annual Meeting, March 23–27, 2003, Waikoloa, Hawaii.

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doi: 10.1016/S0002-9394(03)00334-9

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 136, Issue 4 , Pages 640-648 , October 2003

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