American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 4 , Pages 704-706 , April 2005

Race, politics, ethnicity, and science

  • Kevin C. Greenidge, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Kevin C. Greenidge, MD, MPH, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 11203

,Accepted 9 November 2004.

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 Presented at “Enhancing The Quality of Life of Patients with Glaucoma: A Word of Individuals Scientific Symposium” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 2003.

PII: S0002-9394(04)01392-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.11.029

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 4 , Pages 704-706 , April 2005

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