American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 5 , Pages 699-700 , May 2010

Proof of Concept for Combined Insertion of Fluocinolone Acetonide and Glaucoma Drainage Implants for Eyes with Uveitis and Glaucoma

  • Husam Ansari

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • ,
  • John H. Kempen

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to John H. Kempen, Center for Preventive Ophthalmology and Biostatistics, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market St, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19104

,Accepted 8 March 2010.

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 See Accompanying Article on page 800.

PII: S0002-9394(10)00166-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2010.03.001

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 5 , Pages 699-700 , May 2010

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