American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 147, Issue 2 , Pages 234-238.e1 , February 2009

Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy of Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis

  • Frederick W. Fraunfelder

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Frederick W. Fraunfelder, Casey Eye Institute, 3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

,Accepted 31 July 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.07.047

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 147, Issue 2 , Pages 234-238.e1 , February 2009

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