American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 145-146 , January 2006

Does Radial Optic Neurotomy Alter Retinal Blood Flow in Eyes With a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion?

  • R. Keith Shuler Jr, MD
    • ,
  • Sharon Fekrat, MD (FACS)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, Duke Eye Center, DUMC Box 3802, Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710; fax: (919) 681-6474

,Accepted 13 September 2005.

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 Supported in part by the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation.

PII: S0002-9394(05)01021-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.09.020

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 145-146 , January 2006

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