Childhood cataract: home to hospital.
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Healthy eyes (left).Bilateral congenital cataract (right) Photos: Murray McGavin & Allen FosterEarly detection is important Credit: ICEHCongenital CataractPhoto: Allen Foster
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Community eye health
دوره 17 50 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004