American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 148, Issue 1 , Pages 143-147 , July 2009

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Amblyopic Eyes

  • Michael X. Repka

      Affiliations

    • Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Michael X. Repka, Jaeb Center for Health Research, 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 350, Tampa, FL 33647
    • ,
  • Raymond T. Kraker

      Affiliations

    • Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, Florida
    • ,
  • Susanna M. Tamkins

      Affiliations

    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida
    • ,
  • Donny W. Suh

      Affiliations

    • Wolfe Clinic, West Des Moines, Iowa
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  • Nicholas A. Sala

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Ophthalmology of Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
    • ,
  • Roy W. Beck

      Affiliations

    • Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, Florida
    • ,
  • Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group

,Accepted 20 January 2009.

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PII: S0002-9394(09)00065-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.01.015

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 148, Issue 1 , Pages 143-147 , July 2009

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