American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 13-23.e2 , January 2006

Complications and Visual Outcome of LASIK Performed by Anterior Segment Fellows vs Experienced Faculty Supervisors

,Accepted 2 August 2005.

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PII: S0002-9394(05)00883-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.08.014

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 13-23.e2 , January 2006

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