Ocular motor disorders.
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چکیده
Our detailed understanding of the physiology and anatomy of the ocular motor system allows an accurate differential diagnosis of pathological eye movement patterns. This review covers important clinical studies and studies in basic research relevant for the neurologist published during the past year.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current opinion in neurology
دوره 14 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001