American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 5 , Pages 813-818.e2 , May 2008

Validation of the Ectasia Risk Score System for Preoperative Laser In Situ Keratomileusis Screening

  • J. Bradley Randleman

      Affiliations

    • Emory University Department of Ophthalmology, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Emory Vision, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to J. Bradley Randleman, 1365 B Clifton Road NE, Suite 4500, Atlanta, GA 30322
    • ,
  • William B. Trattler

      Affiliations

    • Center for Excellence in Eye Care, Miami, Florida.
    • ,
  • R. Doyle Stulting

      Affiliations

    • Emory University Department of Ophthalmology, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Emory Vision, Atlanta, Georgia

,Accepted 31 December 2007.

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PII: S0002-9394(08)00012-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.12.033

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 5 , Pages 813-818.e2 , May 2008

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