American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 4 , Pages 604-610.e1 , April 2008

Perioperative Visual Loss After Nonocular Surgeries

  • Nancy J. Newman

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Nancy J. Newman, Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit, Emory Eye Center, 1365-B Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322

,Accepted 12 September 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.09.016

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 4 , Pages 604-610.e1 , April 2008

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