American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 137, Issue 1 , Pages 24-29 , January 2004

The impact of echography on evaluation and management of posterior segment disorders

  • Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, PO Box 016880, Miami, FL 33101, USA; fax: (305) 326-6417
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  • William E. Smiddy, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • William J. Feuer, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • Fiona J. Ehlies, BSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA

,Accepted 30 July 2003.

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☆ This study was supported in part by Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc, New York, New York.

PII: S0002-9394(03)00910-3

doi: 10.1016/S0002-9394(03)00910-3

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 137, Issue 1 , Pages 24-29 , January 2004

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