American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 147, Issue 2 , Pages 227-233 , February 2009

Long-term Keratometric Changes After Penetrating Keratoplasty for Keratoconus and Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy

,Accepted 1 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.08.001

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 147, Issue 2 , Pages 227-233 , February 2009

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