1994/09/01 by Bradley R. Straatsma · 3 citations
Medicine · #Medical and Biological Sciences #Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
paper · doi:10.1001/archopht.1994.01090210037012
openalex publication_date 1994/09/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
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