American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 5 , Pages 750-756.e3 , November 2006

Wavefront Analysis and Contrast Sensitivity of Aspheric and Spherical Intraocular Lenses: A Randomized Prospective Study

,Accepted 8 June 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.06.031

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 5 , Pages 750-756.e3 , November 2006

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