American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 5 , Pages 807-812.e2 , May 2008

Stability of Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis with and without Mitomycin C Performed to Correct Myopia in Thin Corneas: A 15-Month Follow-up

,Accepted 4 January 2008.

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PII: S0002-9394(08)00043-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.01.013

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 145, Issue 5 , Pages 807-812.e2 , May 2008

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