American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 150, Issue 3 , Pages 305-309 , September 2010

Causality in the Systems Era of Pediatric Ophthalmology: The Buddha's Smile

  • Michael C. Brodsky

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    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Michael C. Brodsky, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905

,Accepted 18 April 2010.

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PII: S0002-9394(10)00309-0

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2010.04.025

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 150, Issue 3 , Pages 305-309 , September 2010

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