American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 1 , Pages 1-7.e1 , July 2008

Risk Factors for Complications After Congenital Cataract Surgery without Intraocular Lens Implantation in the First 18 Months of Life

,Accepted 14 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.02.014

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 1 , Pages 1-7.e1 , July 2008

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