American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 4 , Pages 567-572.e1 , October 2008

Effects of Aging on Corneal Biomechanical Properties and Their Impact on 24-hour Measurement of Intraocular Pressure

,Accepted 20 May 2008.

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PII: S0002-9394(08)00412-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.05.026

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 4 , Pages 567-572.e1 , October 2008

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