American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 5 , Pages 795-801 , May 2005

Modified Grid Laser Photocoagulation Versus Pars Plana Vitrectomy With Internal Limiting Membrane Removal in Diabetic Macular Edema

This study was presented at the meeting of the European Vitreo Retinal Society, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2004.

,Accepted 3 December 2004.

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PII: S0002-9394(04)01498-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.12.017

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 5 , Pages 795-801 , May 2005

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