American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 147, Issue 2 , Pages 206-213.e3 , February 2009

A Comparison of Vitamin A and Cyclosporine A 0.05% Eye Drops for Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome

,Accepted 11 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.08.015

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 147, Issue 2 , Pages 206-213.e3 , February 2009

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