American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 1 , Pages 31-35 , July 2008

Sneezing Reflex Associated with Intravenous Sedation and Periocular Anesthetic Injection

,Accepted 15 February 2008.

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PII: S0002-9394(08)00149-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.02.013

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 1 , Pages 31-35 , July 2008

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