American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 6 , Pages 983-989 , December 2006

Frequency Doubling Technology Perimetry in Normal Children

  • Laurel M. Quinn, MD

      Affiliations

    • Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
    • ,
  • Stuart K. Gardiner, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Discoveries in Sight, Devers Eye Institute, Legacy Health System, Portland, Oregon.
    • ,
  • David T. Wheeler, MD

      Affiliations

    • Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to David T. Wheeler, MD, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, 3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97239-4197
    • ,
  • Michelle Newkirk, BA

      Affiliations

    • Discoveries in Sight, Devers Eye Institute, Legacy Health System, Portland, Oregon.
    • ,
  • Chris A. Johnson, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Discoveries in Sight, Devers Eye Institute, Legacy Health System, Portland, Oregon.

,Accepted 29 June 2006.

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 Supported in part by an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, New York. Dr Johnson is a paid consultant for Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, New York.

PII: S0002-9394(06)00808-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.06.067

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 6 , Pages 983-989 , December 2006

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