American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 140, Issue 5 , Pages 830-835 , November 2005

Effect of Artificial Tears on Visual Acuity

  • Mohammad-Reza Nilforoushan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates, PC, New York, New York
    • The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York
    • ,
  • Robert A. Latkany, MD

      Affiliations

    • Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates, PC, New York, New York
    • The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Robert A. Latkany, MD, Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates, PC, 115 East 57th Street, 10th floor, New York, NY 10022; fax: 212-832-9739
    • ,
  • Mark G. Speaker, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates, PC, New York, New York
    • The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York

,Accepted 3 May 2005.

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PII: S0002-9394(05)00575-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.05.001

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 140, Issue 5 , Pages 830-835 , November 2005

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