Nearsightedness (Myopia): References
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Trobe JD (2006). Physician's Guide to Eye Care, 3rd ed. San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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| Last updated: | July 07, 2007 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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