American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 284-290 , 1 February 2010

Restoration of Photoreceptor Outer Segment after Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment

,Accepted 19 August 2009.

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PII: S0002-9394(09)00624-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.08.025

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 284-290 , 1 February 2010