American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 1 , Pages 3-4 , January 2008

Glaucoma Screening: The Value is in the Details

  • Richard P. Mills

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    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Richard P. Mills, 1221 Madison St., Suite 1124, Seattle, Washington 98104

,Accepted 11 September 2007.

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PII: S0002-9394(07)00808-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.09.017

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 1 , Pages 3-4 , January 2008

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