American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 137, Issue 2 , Pages 250-257 , February 2004

The role of patient age and intraocular gas use in cataract progression after vitrectomy for macular holes and epiretinal membranes

  • John T. Thompson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Retina Specialists, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to John T. Thompson, MD, 6569 North Charles St, Suite 605, Baltimore, MD 21204, USA; fax: (410) 296-9705

,Accepted 3 September 2003.

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☆ Portions of this thesis were prepared in partial fullfillment of the requirements for membership in the American Ophthalmological Society.

PII: S0002-9394(03)01094-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2003.09.020

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 137, Issue 2 , Pages 250-257 , February 2004

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