American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 4 , Pages 653-657 , April 2005

Multiple laser treatments for macular edema attributable to branch retinal vein occlusion

  • Erica Esrick, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Manju L. Subramanian, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Manju L Subramanian, MD, 50 Winchester Street, No. 205, Brookline, MA 02114
    • ,
  • Jeffrey S. Heier, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Anand K. Devaiah, MD

      Affiliations

    • Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Trexler M. Topping, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Albert R. Frederick, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Michael G. Morley, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts

,Accepted 4 November 2004.

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 The Center for Eye Research and Education supported this project.

PII: S0002-9394(04)01374-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.11.011

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 4 , Pages 653-657 , April 2005

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