American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 29.e1-29.e7 , July 2005

Spontaneous Long-Term Changes of Corneal Power and Astigmatism After Suture Removal After Penetrating Keratoplasty Using a Regression Model

,Accepted 26 January 2005.

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PII: S0002-9394(05)00107-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.01.038

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 29.e1-29.e7 , July 2005

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