American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 140, Issue 2 , Pages 231.e1-231.e6 , August 2005

Visual Outcome and Risk Factors for Light Perception and No Light Perception Vision After Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy

  • John O. Mason III, MD

      Affiliations

    • Retina Consultants of Alabama, PC, Birmingham
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology; Birmingham, Alabama
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to John O. Mason, III, MD, Retina Consultants of Alabama, 700 South 18th Street, Suite 505, Birmingham, Alabama 35233; fax: 205-918-1319
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  • Cheri T. Colagross, DO

      Affiliations

    • Retina Consultants of Alabama, PC, Birmingham
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  • Troy Haleman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Eye Care for Kentucky; Frankfurt, Kentucky
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  • Jeffrey J. Fuller, MD

      Affiliations

    • Medical College of Georgia, Department of Ophthalmology; Augusta, Georgia.
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  • Milton F. White, MD

      Affiliations

    • Retina Consultants of Alabama, PC, Birmingham
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology; Birmingham, Alabama
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  • Richard M. Feist, MD

      Affiliations

    • Retina Consultants of Alabama, PC, Birmingham
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology; Birmingham, Alabama
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  • Tracy L. Emond, COT

      Affiliations

    • Retina Consultants of Alabama, PC, Birmingham
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  • Gerald McGwin Jr, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology; Birmingham, Alabama

,Accepted 23 February 2005.

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 Support Provided by Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, New York.

PII: S0002-9394(05)00275-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.02.052

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 140, Issue 2 , Pages 231.e1-231.e6 , August 2005

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