American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 31-34.e1 , January 2006

Retinal Blood Flow and Macular Edema After Radial Optic Neurotomy for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

  • Naoichi Horio, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Naoichi Horio, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1-98 Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192, Japan; fax: 81-562-95-5177
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  • Masayuki Horiguchi, MD

,Accepted 2 August 2005.

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PII: S0002-9394(05)00884-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.08.015

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 31-34.e1 , January 2006

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